12 january vernonia’s voice a spirited old-fashioned christmas 2008 A Spirited Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration and lighted parade put smiles on faces December 1. Snow arrived just in time to sprinkle a little additional joy on parade-goers Satrday night. Child catches giant snowflakes A minature horse (also a local resident) is a big crowd-pleaser Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit with the crowd Santa arrives in style Mr. Izzett and the VHS band and choir play for the town