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The INDEPENDENT, April 2, 2009 Easter Concert back for 2009 Vernonia Police raid MIP party A scene from the 2006 Easter Concert. After a two year break, the concert returns in 2009. The 2009 Easter Concert, directed by Lynda Cahill, will be presented on April 3, 4, and 5, at Washington Grade School in Vernonia. This year’s presentation is “Bow The Knee” written by popular songwriter Chris Machen, and featuring 10 new songs in addition to the title song. The moving story culmi- nates in the dramatic and joyful resurrection of Christ. The Easter Concert is al- ways free, and includes songs by a costumed choir. There will be programs at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 and 4. On April 5, the program will be held at 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy seeing your friends and neighbors perform in the Easter Concert. Peyton re-appointed to OYCCAC Maggie Peyton, of Vernonia, has been named to a second appointment on the Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Ad- visory Committee. Peyton served her first appointment from February 15, 2006, to February 4, 2009. The Oregon Youth Conser- vation Corps (OYCC) builds on the strong connections be- tween positive work experi- ences, work skills, personal re- sponsibility, commitment to ed- ucation and future employment for youth. OYCC was established by the Oregon Legislature to: • protect, conserve, rehabili- tate and improve the natural, historical and cultural re- sources of Oregon; and • to increase educational, training and employment op- portunities for youth, for the purpose of improving work skills, instilling work ethic and increasing employability. Youth corps members work on projects such as construc- tion of trails, boat docks, dis- ability access ramps, fences and picnic tables; restoration/ preservation of wetlands, stream banks, endangered species and other wildlife habi- tat, and historical and cultural sites; maintaining all of the above after wind, floods, fire or normal use; plus plantings, wa- ter quality testing, removing non-native plants and weeds, watershed work, managing nurseries, landscaping, map- ping, surveying and recycling and community stewardship projects Please see page 20 20 Years Ago This Month The April 27, 1989, issue of The Independent included the following news story on the front page under the headline “Sewer problem will raise rates”: The first public hearing, last Monday, about a proposed new sewer system for the City of Vernonia got off to a shaky start. The city is working with the Oregon Department of Envi- ronmental Quality and the engi- neering firm of HGE Inc. to de- velop a plan for relieving pollu- tion of the Nehalem River by Please see page 20 According to Interim Chief of Police Mike Kay, on March 20, just before 10:00 p.m., Vernon- ia Police responded to reports from concerned citizens of ju- veniles consuming alcohol and narcotics on E. Bridge St. When the officers arrived, they found several intoxicated juveniles in the driveway. Sev- eral ran, but were apprehend- ed in the backyard by other Vernonia Police Officers. Inside the residence, sever- al highly intoxicated adults and more juveniles were found, along with a considerable amount of Marijuana and sev- eral containers of alcohol, in addition to a loaded rifle on the floor. Elliott S. Graf, 18, Vernonia, began to fight with officers and was restrained by use of Taser. Two Vernonia Police Officers were struck and injured in the altercation. Graf was charged with Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Resisting Arrest, and MIP-Alcohol. The owner of the residence, Dallas J. Armstrong, 18, Ver- nonia, was arrested for Fur- nishing Alcohol to a Minor x 8, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana. Paul Ogden, 20, Vernonia was arrested for MIP-Alcohol, and other charges are being reviewed by the District Attor- ney. Eight juveniles were re- ferred to Columbia County Ju- venile Department for MIP-Al- cohol. “The department has taken a zero tolerance stance for adults who provide juveniles with alcohol or drugs. We want to make it clear to those who choose to purchase, provide or allow juveniles to use alcohol or drugs that they will be ar- rested and prosecuted for their decision,” said Kay of the inci- dent. Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay First off – ques- tion? If alcohol, drugs and etc. are sup- posed to give a person “a good feeling” why does one destroy another’s property? If depression makes you sad and “I want to be alone” feeling, why pout and destroy another’s property? If you’re feeling great and want something to do for fun, why go out and destroy an- other’s property? My point? In walking the lake lately I notice Post 15 has been pulled out of the ground, cement anchor and all. Also, the seat of a picnic table is broken in half (cross- ways). I note that the parks de- partment wants input from folks for ideas on how to maintain our parks. I’ve no suggestions except to say, “If ma and pa don’t teach ‘X’ how to respect their home, places and people, how can anyone teach any- body anything?” Even the State Parks that have signs saying “take your trash home, please” do not work. So, I guess the answer is; if you can, see it and pick it up for your sake. Now onward – since I rup- tured my eardrum (while bark- ing like a seal) I have had a revelation. I wish to ask those hard of hearing folk to forgive me for not fully understanding what you go through all of the time. If you can’t see the car – you can’t be sure where the sound is coming from (left, right or behind). If the alarm clock is on the wrong side of your head – you can’t hear it. As for listen- ing to the T.V. – ho ho – keep the volume control close – too loud or too soft. The telephone is fun, too. I’ve often thought. “if you’d just pay attention and lis- ten.” Now I understand what I have to do – please forgive all of us who aren’t in your shoes. Now as for American Idol Wed. night. Yes for Adam and Allison, Mat and Kris – the rest of them can go back to their day jobs. Happy Easter ~ April 12 Mariolino’s Happy Easter From all of us at Mariolino’s 721 Madison Ave.,Vernonia • 503-429-5018 Page 9 Available at… Gardner’s Farm & Home Supply 19340 Biggs Road Vernonia, OR 97064 (503) 429-6481