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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 2010)
The INDEPENDENT, August 5, 2010 Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay Chapter Two - seven days since my surgery and I can finally feel a pulse in my wrist. That is progress, I think. In think- ing things through I have come to this – Why I fell? My friend (who is with me always) and I were both distracted at the same nano-second (I figured I could go it alone)…re- sult, busted. The cast comes off the thirteenth, oh Joy, I will be able to scratch where it itch- es…Ahhhhh. I have been baked, broiled, stewed and al- most fried this past couple of weeks. How about you? Today it is so cool it’s almost cool. Flash – I have just checked my topsie-turvy garden and gee whiz, zucchini, 10 buds; tomato plant #1, 6 buds; plant #2, 5 buds; cucumber, just growing (it must have hurt feelings, it’s growing in a pot on the ground). Seven days later – WHOOPIE! I just got back from the doctors – came home without my cast. Now I can rub my arm, ahhhh, it feels good. Doc says wiggle my fingers, flex my wrist, twist my wrist, and just move it gently. Knitting is good, typing is good, anything that will strengthen the joints. But…no lifting anything over a cup of wa- ter. Go back in one month. So, I am back in the groove, so to speak. I am back to knitting, am working my crosswords while I am taking my dialysis. How does Jacqueline’s garden grow? Well, quite well, thank you. I’ve seven penny-sized tomatoes and lots of blooms. But…gee, golly whiz…little yellow zucchinis, one about 2” long, another 1” long and lots of little “itty bitty” ones. They are all hanging on. Zucchini Bread?? When is a rose not a rose? I have been asked this question many times. I’ve heard it forever but have never had the answer BUT I now know the answer. Do you? Think about it. I’ll give you the answer next issue. Bye for now. 24 Years Ago This Month The August 28, 1986, issue of The Indepen- dent included the following news story on page 9 about the 30th annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree: That the 30th annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree was one of the best ever, and that it attracted a greater number of visitors and friends, is the consensus of committee members and participants in the celebration. Though still devoid of a marching band, the parade committee turned out a great parade. Spectators lined Bridge Street on both sides from Weed Avenue to Mario’s Deli to view as great a variety of parade entries as has ever been seen at this event, according to oldtimers. Not only were there more units but there was greater representation from outside the commu- nity. Favorable comments have also been heard about the in- creased attention being paid to children’s activities. Added this year were the fishing derby and the do-it-yourself regatta. Many children were entered in the fishing derby, but only three participants were entered in the sail-boat-regatta. Nonetheless, spectators viewing the do-it- yourself boaters acclaimed the event a success and vowed to enter a vessel next year. Snafus are not to be ig- nored. The loss of the carnival due to increased liability insur- Page 9 ance costs, likely was a great disappointment to many munchkins, and a considerable loss to the Jamboree Commit- tee, but the Jamboree went on without suffering too much from the loss. Filling the gap, to a large extent, was the Boston or Bust helicopter ride service. Finally, the jewel in the Jam- boree crown was the logging show. The show, expanded in number of events and with an increase in the number of con- testants, measured up to all ex- pectations to climax a great celebration in its thirtieth year. Creatures & Vernonia Florist PET SUPPLIES, GROOMING & U-WASH (503-429-PETS (7387) www.creaturespetshop.com Plants ~ Antiques ~ balloons ~ Handmade Crafts Stuffed Toys ~ Greeting Cards & More (503) 429-2000 www.vernoniaflorist.com OPEN Mon-Sat 10-6 736 Bridge St. Vernonia Family Owned & Operated Superior Customer Service