Page 24 The INDEPENDENT, September 6, 2007 Above, some of the 300 people who attended the 3rd Vernonia Night Out on August 21 and enjoyed free barbeque , prizes and demonstrations. Right, two of the 78 people who partici- pated in the Bear Creek 10K/5K Run/Walk, benefiting Vernonia Cares, on Saturday, August 18. Left; 91 year-old Warren Aldrich, now living in Forest Grove, was the Oldest Man and the Oldest VHS Graduate at the “Old Grad” picnic on August 19. Below, The Golden Oldies performed at the Senior Pic- nic in Anderson Park on Fri- day, August 17. Support the advertisers A Great Anniversary or Birthday Gift or In Memory of a Loved One, Important Date or Event. Your Brick can have up to 3 lines of text with 17 characters per line including spaces. Have your Words Engraved in Br ick. For Only $25 each. Get Your Brick by calling Donna Webb at 503-429-5201. who make your free community newspaper possible.