vernonia’s voice welcome december 2007 03 VERNONIA’S a letter from the editor.... Publisher and Managing Editor Evangeline Doyle and Scott Laird Happy Holidays! Many fun events dot December’s calendar in Vernonia, beginning with a Spirited Old Fashioned Christmas De- cember 1. The lighted parade begins at 5 p.m. with the community Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to check out the events calendar in this issue for all Vernonia has to offer this holiday season. Over the past few months there’s been a noticeable spike in community involvement, from participation in the annual Halloween parade, to a great turnout for the sock hop at the Grange Hall; all of which contributes to a feeling of engagement in the community. This month we featured an article about supporting your local merchants, a great idea especially during the holiday shopping season. Be sure to also take advantage of the Holiday Bucks program offered by select Vernonia merchants. This is also a time of year where charitable donations are needed. We encourage all who can to give gener- ously to Vernonia Cares and the Toy and Joy drive to do so. From the editors, contributors and volunteer staff at Vernonia’s Voice, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season! News Editor Scott Laird (503) 367-0098 Proofreaders Tobie Finzel Erika Paleck Home & Garden Editor Evangeline Doyle (503) 317-2632 Vernonia Schools’ Editor Jill Hult (503) 928-1800 Contributors Billi Avila Mayor Sally Harrison Gordon Jarman Sheril McWhirter Aaron Miller P.J. O’Leary Randy Sanders Katy Stevens Chief Mathew Workman Alumni Editor Tammy Vanderzanden Photography Evangeline Doyle Scott Laird Copy Editor Evangeline Doyle Art Director/Graphic Design Amy Shearer, On Madison Studio Letters to the Editor Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Please include 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, Oregon 97064. 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 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