vernonia’s voice welcome october 2007 a letter from the editor.... 03 VERNONIA’S Vernonia’s Voice is going to the dogs this month! As we were putting together the content and story ideas this month, we noticed an unintentional theme: there were a bunch of stories about dogs. So this month we feature everyone’s best friend, the dog. In this month’s issue you will find a conversation with Randy Hare who spent three weeks in Vernonia training police dogs. Randy is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, easy to be around, and fun to talk with. Randy seemed to be enjoying his visit, especially when he was ribbing Sergeant Mike Kay. Randy is teaching dog handlers a new technique he created, and he really seems to love his work. We also have a story about a new dog boarding and training cen- ter that will be opening in Vernonia. The Oregon Canine University will be a fundraising operation for Indigo Rescue which helps save the lives of numerous animals every year. Indigo Rescue is of special importance to me because one my family members, Las- lo, came to us through Indigo. Laslo was a high strung one-year-old Australian Shepa- rd who had been turned in to the pound by previous owners. Laslo didn’t like it at the pound and would throw himself barking at his kennel fence anytime someone came by. Needless to say, no one chose him. Laslo was scheduled to be euthanized when In- digo Rescue stepped in. They brought Las- lo to us as volunteer foster parents until a Laslo Laird permanent home could be located. Laslo’s foster situation lasted about thirty minutes at the Laird household as we immediately fell in love with him, and he was made a permanent part of our family. Though still high strung, he is a great dog and has been a wonderful addition to our lives for the last three years. This issue also features a column by Creatures pet store owner Lisa Edgar about puppies and a ter- rible disease that can affect them, Parvo. And of course we have the wit and wis- dom of P.J. O’Leary as he examines everyone’s favor- ite, the Weiner dog. Publisher and Managing Editor Evangeline Doyle (503-317-2632) and Scott Laird (503-367-0098) Proofreaders Tobie Finzel Erika Paleck News Editor Scott Laird Home & Garden Editor Evangeline Doyle Contributors Lisa Edgar Sally Harrison Jill Hult Dolly Keenon P.J. O’Leary Theresa Morris Lia Sebring Penny Smejkal Jim Tierney Vernonia Schools’ Editor Currently taking applications Alumni Editor Tammy Vanderzanden Copy Editors Evangeline Doyle Photography Chad Doyle Evangeline Doyle Scott Laird Penny Smejkal Art Director/Graphic Design Amy Shearer, On Madison Studio Web Design/Management Amy Shearer, On Madison Studio If you’re interested in submitting an article for Vernonia’s Voice contact us at: news@vernoniasvoice.com To advertise, contact us at: ads@vernoniasvoice.com Thank you! Evangeline and Scott Letters to the Editor Hank Doyle It’s a dog’s world! Hope you enjoy this edition! Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Please in- clude your name, address, and phone number; limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond, or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters, space permitting. Deadline is the 15th of the month. Email to: news@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia 97064. Subscribe Today! Subscription Form Vernonia’s Voice is a monthly publication distributed the first of each month. Subscription rates are $25 for one year (twelve issues) Yes, sign me up for one year of Vernonia’s Voice! NAME PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SEND TO: Subscriptions, P.O. Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064