vernonia’s
voice welcome
january
2008
03
VERNONIA’S
a letter from the editor....
I know it’s not possible to thank everyone who has given so generously of their time,
finances and spirit. But I think an attempt needs to be made. We may miss a few this
first time around, but will continue to add to our list as the months pass.
To those Vernonia residents who have tirelessly and humbly given of themselves, we
thank you. You know who you are, we see you everyday. You are the bright faces that
have kept our spirits high. You are the community members that have given countless
hours of your time, have lent facilities, or staff to help with the efforts in town – to
ensure people had a warm place to stay and meals to eat. We know you are not looking
for recognition…but we see you, and we are thankful.
Here in Vernonia there is a palatable heartbeat, there is resiliency in our blood. I be-
lieve it’s that heartbeat, that genuine spirit that attracts people to Vernonia…making
them residents or forever friends.
Many of you may know that I was born and raised here, and after some thirty years
away, I have moved back home. This year three of my children will also be making
their homes in Vernonia, as well as a passel of grandbabies. No flood has changed their
minds. We are a community that you want to come home to, one that attracts the warm
spirit and tender-hearted.
Publisher and Managing Editor
Evangeline Doyle and Scott Laird
News Editor
Scott Laird
(503) 367-0098
Home & Garden Editor
Evangeline Doyle
(503) 317-2632
Vernonia Schools’ Editor
Jill Hult
(503) 928-1800
Alumni Editor
Tammy Vanderzanden
This past month our community has been blessed by the generosity, compassion and
love of so many kind people, groups, companies and corporations…our thanks go out
to you:
Copy Editor
Evangeline Doyle
Tzu Chi Foundation – Doherty Ford – Parr Lumber – Portland Members of the Neigh-
borhood Emergency Team –City of Portland – Providence – Red Cross – KUPL – Mc-
Menamins – Gaston High School – Portland Bureau of Development Services – Intel
Corporation and Employees – Oregon State Fire Marshall and Oregon Fire Depart-
ment Crews – Goodwill –Tersia Robinson – Standard TV and Appliance – Oregon
Rally Group – Scappoose School District, staff and students -- Singing Hills Christian
Church – Sonrise Christian church – North Plains Jingle Parade organizers – U-Haul
– Taft High School students – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife – Oregon and
Washington Lions Clubs – Albany First Assembly of God – The Catherine Freer Wil-
derness Company – Janie Wasmann – Bill McMillin – Patty and Don Welborn – KPAM
– Keizer Times – Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce – Bonnie L. Hayes Animal
Shelter – Powell’s Books – Northwest Regional Education Service District – Emmaus
Christian School (Cornelius) – Real Life Christian Church of Cornelius – Forest Grove
School staff and students – Oregon Department of Corrections and inmates – Coast
Farm & Ranch – Rock Creek Kennels – Legacy Clinic –Providence Hood River Me-
morial Hospital – Yamhill/Carlton school district – Village Baptist Church – Dan Peel
– Erin Enberg – Oregon Episcopal School Portland – Shane Kenney – Church of Sci-
entology Disaster Relief Program – Community of Christ Church Portland –Butternut
Creek school, Hillsboro – The Air National Guard – Salvation Army.
Art Director/Graphic Design
Amy Shearer,
On Madison Studio
A special thank you to our Governor, Congressmen, Commissioners, Mayor, City Ad-
ministrator and Interim City Administrator et al, City Council and Staff, and Vernonia
volunteers. Your decisiveness and swift action have been a blessing to this community.
I recently read this in one of the blog entries (from vernoniafloodinfo.blogspot.com)…
“We are quite fond of Vernonia…”
My response, “We are all quite fond of you too!” Thank you from the bottom of our
hearts…thank you for helping my friends and neighbors rebuild their lives. Thank you
for making this a season of giving that none of us will soon forget.
Evangeline Doyle
Co-Publisher and Editor
Web Design/Management
Amy Shearer,
On Madison Studio
Proofreaders
Tobie Finzel
Erika Paleck
Contributors
Mayor Sally Harrison
P.J. O’Leary
Chief Mathew Workman
Photography
Chad Doyle
Evangeline Doyle
Scott Laird
Jessie Long
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Thank you!
Evangeline and Scott