L ib r a r y U n iv e r s i t y o f Oregon Eugenet Creerán r y f lfy^ OcrnoniaEagte U F 51. m NUMBER M in n u m »1 ïi VOLUME W ater Olympic Results Show Good Turnout QUEEN JACKIE BIDE and her coart, Prtnceoaee Becky Cart, Connie Kyeer, Vickie Serb? nnd Melody Strong greet spectators daring IS7J Vsr- nonln Jamboree Parade. New Events and Parade Draws Spectators to 17th Jamboree It was a perfect weekend for the 17th annual Vernonia Friend­ ship Jamboree. Clear skies and warm weather drew a large crowd of spectators to view the weekend events which started Friday nighl with the coronation of tile Jamboree Queen. Crowned as queen of this year’s event was Jackie Eide. She was joined by princesses Becky Curl, Connie Kyser, Vic­ kie Serby and Melody Strong. On Saturday the day started with the first annual Marathon Race sponsored by the Vernonia Jaycees Following the runners was the junior and adult parades with parade winners as follows: Commercial - Bob Curl, May­ flower truck Non-commercial - Vernonia Primary; Duane Turner; Ver­ nonia Fire Department Horse mounted - Forest Grove Ranch Riders , Paint Paraders; Vernonia Ridge Riders Horse mounted individuals - Bob Pitt, Vernonia; Roy Minor, Gaston; Lenette Reynolds, Ham­ let Religious groups - Assembly of God; First Baptist Church Comedy - Mayger Fire De­ partment; Pat Goodman Special entries - Sea Bees; Smokey The "Bear ; Rainier Fire Department Individual entries - Vernonia Ambulance; Vernonia Swim Club Queen’s Floats - Vernonia; Rainier Daze; Columbia Clatsop Dairy Princess Bands - Washington County Western Club Marching units • Seaside Moose Hunters EQC Gives Burning Variance Continuation Approval Columbia County has received approval from the Oregon En­ vironmental Quality • Commis­ sion to continue with its burning variance, however one modifi­ cation was made from the one granted by CWAPA, in areas regulating land clearing. Following the recommenda- ,14ns of Department of Environ­ mental director Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, the commission granted the variance previously endorsed for Columbia County. The variance, which extends through June 30, 1974, covers four major areas: domestic burning; open burning of rub­ bish of commercial, etc., sour­ ces; land clearing; all other open burning. Domestic burning will be per­ mitted in all areas of Columbia County subject to rules and or regulations of local fire protec­ tion agencies. This means the present burning regulations for such domestic burning will re­ main in effect. Open burning of rubbish by commercial, industrial and gov­ ernmental sources is prohibited in the county. Open burning for land clearing purposes will be permitted in all areas of Columbia County, sub­ ject to rules and regulations of local fire protection agencies. The EQC amended this section to include the requirement of spe­ cific application to----- and writ­ ten approval from the DEQ— prior to conducting land clearing operations in excess of two acres. All other open burning re­ mains subject to the existing rules of the Columbia Willamette Air Pollution Authority, Oregon Administrative Rules adopted by the EQC or regulations of local fire protection agencies. In commenting on the var­ iance, O’Scannlain said that the variance is conditioned to pro­ tect the air quality and provides a reasonable time in which to review the regulations. Log Trucks - Crown Zee, Ver­ nonia Antique cars - Bob McCallum, 1930 Buick; Clark Family, 1929 Nash Throughout the day people browsed through town or enjoy­ ed seeing the other events offer­ ed; the bowling tournament, the Art Show, the Horse Show, or the midget racers as they spun their wheels around the VHS parking lot. Over 200 attended the Loggers Breakfast Sunday morning be­ fore setting out for the golf tournament, or getting ready for the community picnic held at Hawkins Park although several decided to try the trap shoot first. This year there was also another new feature—a late entry in events—a Water Olym­ pics which drew numerous con­ testants to try their skills at swimming and diving with rib­ bons awarded for the top notch entrants in each class. While this year’s Jamboree was not one of the biggest or best, it was a great deal of fun and was appreciated by the whole community. For those interested in making next year’s Vernonia Friendship Jamboree an hvent to remember, there will be a meeting of the Jamboree Committee August 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the JC Hall. Everyone is invited to come and share their VERNONIA PRIMARIES gets nod for award In parade. MOTHER AND CHILD draw amused looks from spectators as they trail down Bridge Street during annual parade. The Water Olympic results are as follows in order of placement Diving: 8-9 years - Bobby Ray; Gigi Curl; Mark McDonald 10-11 years - Doug Curl; Dar­ rell Gwin; Kim Lusby 12-13 years - Dwayne Bates; Doug Bates; Nick Warburton High School - Gayle Slaughter; Ernie Smith; Pat Curl Events and winners of 8-9 year olds in order of placement: 50 Yd. Free - Donald Willard; Gigi Curl; Tammy Smith 50 Yard Dog Paddle - Gigi Curl; Loren Dennis; Tammy Smith Events and winners of 10-11 year olds. 50 yard innertube race - Benji Goodman; Kendel Curtus; Kar­ en Parrow 50 yard Dog Pad