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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2006)
The INDEPENDENT, August 17, 2006 Next Chautauqua on September 6 Magic Carpet Made of Steel: Songs of America’s Rail- roads is the name of the next Chautauqua program to be held at the Vernonia Library on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. Jeni Foster grew up listening to the far-off whistles of trains that evoked images of exotic places and people whose lives were very different from her own. Hundreds of folk and pop- ular songs tell the story of our once-great romance with the rails. Foster shows how these songs reflect a particularly American sense of adventure, opportunity and freedom. This program is brought to Vernonia by the Friends of the Oregon 5th in use of solar energy Solar energy is big and get- ting bigger in Oregon. To spread the word of how solar energy systems can fit into Oregon homes, Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., and the Solar En- ergy Association of Oregon are co-sponsoring a solar photo contest. “Many people are interested in the idea of solar, but they just can’t imagine what a solar en- ergy system would look like. We will use the photos to show Oregonians that their neigh- bors are investing in renewable power and that they can, too,” said Michael VanDerwater, ex- ecutive director of the Solar En- ergy Association of Oregon. Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 25. Entry forms, details and contest rules are available at energytrust.org/so- larcontest <http://www.energytr ust.org/solarcontest>. Winners will be announced September 1, and notified by phone and email. Questions about the contest should be directed to the Solar Energy Association of Oregon office, 503-231-5662, info@solaror.org or to Betsy Kauffman at Energy Trust, 503- 459-4072, betsy.kauffman@en ergytrust.org. Photos will be judged on composition, sharp- ness, inclusion of home, yard and people, and how effective- ly the photos promote the use of solar electric and solar water heating technology. A signed entry form giving Energy Trust and Solar Energy Association of Oregon permission to use the photo in print, web, and oth- er communications must ac- company all entries. Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay Library, with funding from the Oregon Council for the Human- ities, a nonprofit, independent affiliate of the National Endow- ment for the Humanities. Overnight lodging for Ms. Fos- ter is provided by Vernonia Inn and the Friends of the Library. Awards will include a grand prize for the first-place photo and 15 runner-up prizes. All en- trants will receive a gift. Patag- onia and Home Power Maga- zine are donating prizes. Win- ning photos will be featured on the Solar Energy Association of Oregon website at solaror.org, on the Energy Trust website, energytrust.org and in various publications and presentations. Solar Energy Association of Oregon (SEAO) is dedicated to increasing the use of solar en- ergy in Oregon. The organiza- tion has been a leader in the creation and passage of land- mark utility restructuring, global warming, conservation plan- ning, energy-efficiency and so- lar access legislation, policies and programs. These have kept Oregon in the forefront of renewable energy activity na- tionwide, and have helped make Oregon fifth in the nation in terms of solar systems pur- chased. Page 9 Wow – What a 5 0 t h J a m - boree – lots of people – lots of cars – m u c h foot traf- fic – but guess what? Honestly quiet, just happy talk and laughter. The kids’ fishing must have been a success – no room for dog walkers to park so I didn’t stay. Pancake Breakfast was busy and food plentiful. I found my motorcycle – shining, jet black, black leather seats, chrome studs and lots of pipe. My choice of all the cars was the black 1931 Ford Coupe with rumble seat – I was court- ed in one just like it in 1942. The Parade was WOW. But best of all – there were march- ing musicians. My hats off to those folk. It made the parade for me. Wandered the street some – got some good books at the $1.00 a bag book sale. Was forced to buy a watermel- on so I could find a place to park (ho, ho) but no joke. I know first come, first served for parking, but you understand all people that use handicap plaques don’t really want to stay home just because it’s hard for them to get around on foot. Took me 15 minutes to navigate my car from the blink- ing light to Washington Grade School at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, HaHa. Oh yes, I know why they are called Elephant Ears – ever try to eat a day old one?? Tough. Only heard of one police trans- port on the “scanner” Saturday. The fireworks I heard, the Log- ging Show I missed, too hot for this old gal. Sunday morning services a disappointment – I’m sorry – they were not outside due to circumstances but many didn’t attend because it wasn’t out- side. It maybe was hot but it was hard on ones hearing in- side. Don’t get me wrong please. Mr. Archer has a beau- tiful voice and good presence, but it was loud, not soothing to lots of ears that were present. A reminder of things yet to come: August 19, Bear Creek Run; Old Timer’s Picnic, Au- gust 20; City Night Out, August 22; Senior Center Picnic, Au- gust 25. Don’t eat at home that week, enjoy the crowds of visit- ing folks. I was handed an issue of the Ruralite from January 1986, a recipe caught my eye. Elephant Stew 1 Elephant Brown gravy (lots, lots) apple cider (lots, lots) 2 rabbits, optional Cut elephant into bite size pieces. Marinate in lots of apple cider, add enough gravy to cov- er and spices to taste. Cook over Kerosene fire for four weeks or until tender. Should serve about 3,799 people. If more are expected add the two rabbits. Do this only if neces- sary as most people don’t like hare in their stew. Pioneer Museum now offering copies of old photos The Vernonia Pioneer Muse- um now has copies of old log- ging and Vernonia-area photos for sale. Stop by and browse the samples. There will be a museum table at the Old Timers Picnic on Sunday, August 20. A new reason to stop by the Museum: Now have several editions of the “Vernonia News Weekly” which was published in the mid-1970s. Come see what was happening here 30 years ago! In addition to the many arti- facts on display at the muse- um, visitors may now view Printing & Copies Just a Click Away! Email your copy job, we’ll print it & when finished let us mail it back or you can pick it up. Located in West Union Village 18335 NW West Union, Ste. C PH: 503-617-0295 Email: info@postalannex430.com Store Hours: M-F 9-6, Sat 9-3, Sun 9-12 UPS FedE U-Ha x ul videos of the Flood of ‘96 along with interviews of some long time residents. The museum does not charge admission, but dona- tions are always welcome. Vernonia Pioneer Museum is located at 511 E. Bridge Street. Summer hours, which will continue through August, are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4:00 p.m.
