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The INDEPENDENT, February 15, 2007
Between the Bookends
By Nancy Burch, Librarian
Vernonia Public Library
Don’t let the winter dol-
drums get you down.
There are many things at
the library to help revital-
ize your mind and spirit.
Family movie night will
be Friday, February 23 at
6:30, with Nanny McPhee
as the featured movie. It’s
a pleasant way to spend
an evening with family, friends and free popcorn.
Monday, February 26 at 5:30, Fannie Flagg’s
novel, Welcome to the World, Baby Girl , will be
discussed. Flagg not only serves another dose
of southern humor, but keeps the reader guess-
ing with the collection of amazing characters and
events in this novel. Even if you don’t choose to
join the discussion of this book, it should help in
adding a little oomph to your life.
The next Chautauqua presentation will be
Monday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. This program,
Night of a Thousand Stars and Other Por-
traits of Iraq, will feature slides and stories offer-
ing an intimate portrait of Iraqis at home, work
and worship. It is a program encouraging us to
consider our cultural similarities and shared hu-
man experiences, and should be a huge contrast
to the pictures and stories of war that are usual-
ly the images we see from that county. The pre-
senter is Joel Preston Smith, a photojournalist
from Portland who lived in Iraq for four months in
2003. This is another free program with refresh-
ments provided by the Friends of the Library and
the library board members.
The Friends of the Library will be holding their
Spring Book Sale on Saturday, March 17 from
10-4. Anyone having books to donate may leave
them at the library during regular hours. There is
quite a nice selection at present, including
Illoria, and others, seek families
videos and books for both children and adults.
Reasonable prices will once again be the rule of
the day for this sale.
Barbara Delinsky’s newest novel, Family
Tree , adds some thought-provoking concerns
about race in America when a beautiful baby
with African American traits is born to an illustri-
ous New England family. James Patterson, Step
on a Crack , is a tear jerker/thriller. Forever in
Blue is the fourth and final in The Sisterhood of
the Traveling Pants series for teens (and adults)
by Ann Brashares. The Audacity of Hope pres-
ents Barack Obama’s “Thoughts on Reclaiming
the American Dream.” How’s this for a variety of
topics to stimulate and entertain?
Don’t forget the regular programs for chil-
dren—Preschool at 10:30 on Mondays, After
school at 3:30 on Mondays, Chess at 2:30 on
Fridays. Arts & Crafts meet on the 2nd Thursday
at 1:00 and would love to have new members.
They usually work on individual craft projects as
they conduct their meeting and visit.
Making the news quite regularly are instances
where youngsters have been contacted by “not
very nice” people they have met via the Internet.
Parents who have given their youngsters written
permission to use the Internet in the library might
want to discuss, again, the dangers of giving
personal information to strangers over the Inter-
net. If you have forgotten the library’s policy re-
garding Internet use, you are welcome to reread
and reaffirm that you and your children under-
stand and agree to this policy.
Vernonia Public Library: 701 Weed Ave.
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues., Thur. 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Preschool Story Time: Mondays, 10:30
a.m., when school is in session.
Phone: 503-429-1818
Illoria is waiting for a home.
Those who know Illoria are im-
pressed with her resilience. Af-
ter many changes and losses
in her life, Illoria’s spirit is still
vibrant and her heart remains
warm. This beautiful little girl
has shining brown eyes and a
soft, shy smile that reveal the
sweetness she has been able
to retain. Illoria is easy to
adore!
Active and coordinated, Illo-
Healthy Start program receives two funding grants
Healthy Start of Columbia
County, a program of Commu-
Pet of the Month
Columbia Humane Society in St. Helens has a variety of wonderful
pets available for adoption. Find the pet that’s right for you in the shelter
at 2084 Oregon St. Monday through Saturday, 11 am. to 5 pm. 503-397-4353
Sadie is a young Chocolate
Labrador Retriever Mix.
A very playful, loving dog. She is
friendly and would make a great
fishing buddy. Sadie knows how
to sit pretty and is eager to
please. Please come visit Sadie
today.
The Columbia Humane Society is a
No-Kill non-profit shelter dedicated to
helping friends find each other since
1985.
The Pet of the Month is Sponsored by:
PBM Inc. Precision Building Maintenance, Inc.
503.556.3333
www.PBMaintenance.com
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nity Action Team, has been
awarded two grants in the
amount of $8,400.00. This pro-
gram is funded by the Colum-
bia County Commission on
Children and Families.
During the 2005-2007 bien-
nium funding cycle, Oregon
legislators incorporated into
budget notes, a new expecta-
tion that all Healthy Start Pro-
grams would be required to
seek a five percent cash match
for the amount of Oregon gen-
eral fund dollars that programs
receive. Healthy Start of Co-
lumbia County was able to
reach this goal with the follow-
ing two grants: The Oregonian
readers in this year’s Season of
Sharing contributed $8,000.00
to be used by the organization
to help Healthy Start’s home
visit clients meet basic needs.
The second grant of $400.00
was provided by Columbia
County Citizens for Human
Dignity. This grant
allows
Healthy Start to provide neces-
sary health and safety items for
clients not covered by other re-
sources.
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ria thrives on physical chal-
lenges such as running, biking,
swimming or jumping on the
trampoline. Her energetic, out-
door play is balanced with qui-
et indoor activities such as art
projects. Illoria is bright and en-
thusiastic, and does relatively
well in school. Her self-esteem
still needs a strong boost, and
she will thrive in a home where
she is fully doted upon. Illoria
also has siblings with whom
she is close and will ideally
maintain some contact.
Loving, patient adoptive par-
ents who can provide a stimu-
lating, yet secure, environment
will be the lucky recipients of Il-
loria’s trust.
This child is one of approxi-
mately 300 Oregon children
available for adoption through
the state. For more information
on the availability of this child,
or on how to become a foster
or adoptive parent, contact the
Special Needs Adoption Coali-
tion at 503-542-2392 or DHS at
1-800-331-0503.
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