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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, June 5, 2008 Women of Vernonia Cookbook planned Two local women – Teri Gros- nick and Barb Ervin – are pro- posing a cookbook project using recipes from Vernonia women. Their motive is both unique and thoughtful, and stems from the December flood. As they de- scribe the effort: We all have experienced the disaster of the 2007 flood in one way or another; some have lost everything; many have as- sisted others in rebuilding their homes and kitchens. With the help and cooperation of the women of Vernonia, we hope to collect your favorite recipes en- abling us to publish a cookbook of family recipes. In an effort to lift the resilient women of Vernonia, we hope to touch your hearts and inspire you to get involved so we can produce an up-lifting cookbook that will grace kitchens for gen- erations to come. This is a wonderful opportu- nity to share your recipes with each other! The “Women of Vernonia Cookbook” will help strengthen the cohesiveness of our Vernonia families. It is sure to become a favorite book on everyone’s shelves. What bet- ter way is there to share a piece of yourself than through “Recipes From The Heart”? Vernonia women of all ages are invited to share this important piece of unity. It is our intent that the cookbooks will be sold by businesses, organizations, Gardeners can help feed the hungry Do you know that one in five people in Vernonia qualify and benefit from the food bank here in town? Prior to the flood, 275 people (over 100 families) re- ceived help on a monthly basis from Vernonia Cares. As of March, the number has risen to 361 people per month. For those of you who plant vegetable gardens, please consider planting and sharing some of your harvest bounty with Vernonia Cares. Anything and everything is welcome and appreciated. Many food pant- ries around the country are facing shortfalls to their food subsidy goals. This is one way we can help meet the goals in Vernonia. All donations will be used in the community. Vernonia Cares is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will gladly accept ANY food dona- tions. schools, clubs, churches, and community groups with the pro- ceeds going to a Vernonia charity of your choice. If you would like to participate on committees to help gather, or- ganize and separate recipes, please contact Barb Ervin or Terry Grosnick. Our first town meeting will be held Friday, June 6, from1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Church of Je- sus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1116 Knott St. Vernonia. Rep- resentatives from businesses, schools, organizations, church- es, and community groups are welcome. This is an opportuni- ty to come together and keep the resilient spirit of Vernonia women alive. Randy Aultman, on left at the Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening on May 24, gets help from Optometrist Terry Tobin while having his vision screening exam. Free Fishing Weekend for clams and crab, too If you’ve always wanted to try fishing, crabbing or clam- ming, there’s no better time than Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend, June 7-8. For those two days, you don’t need a fish- ing license to fish, clam or crab anywhere in Oregon. You also don’t need a sturgeon, steel- head or salmon tag. (But all other current fishing and shell- fish regulations will still apply.) “Free Fishing Weekend is a great time for families to get out and discover or rediscover the fun of fishing, clamming or crabbing,” said Rick Hargrave Oregon Department Fish and Wildlife information/education manager. “Oregon offers an incredible variety of locations where fami- lies can go – urban and rural – we hope people will take ad- vantage of the free fishing weekend and go have some fun outdoors,” he added. While anglers are welcome to explore any of the state’s hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams on their own, the ODFW and its partners are sponsoring almost 40 free fish- ing events throughout the state. At most events there will be free fishing equipment that first- time anglers can use, and spe- cial events for children. Volun- teers will be available to help. “Even if you’ve never baited a hook, we can show you how to fish,” Hargrave said. Home Equity Rates as low as 5% APR B REWERY , F INE W INES AND A W ORLD OF D ELIGHTS Open Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 8 pm 5 Miles north of Vernonia on Hwy. 47 Call 503-429-4350 For to-go orders Vernonia branch 503-429-6271 For a complete list of events with times and locations, go to www.dfw.state.or.us/free_fish ing/events. If you’d like to explore on your own, ODFW offers an Easy Angling Oregon guide, Warmwater Fishing in Oregon booklets, and an extensive Web site to help you decide where to go. Visit www.dfw. state.or.us to find out more. Free Fishing Weekend is al- ways the first weekend after the first Monday in June. The event began in 1988 as a way to en- courage more people to try fishing and enjoy the outdoors. Free Fishing Weekend is June 7-8