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vernonia’s
voice
june
volunteerism
2008
Cookbook Project
Takes Shape
We all have experienced the disaster of the 2007 flood in
one way or another. Some have lost everything, while
many have assisted others in rebuilding their homes
and kitchens. One of the losses that occurred from the
flooding in Vernonia was the loss of cookbooks and
traditional family recipes that have been handed down
through generations. Some of the women at Vernonia
Cares Food Bank are putting together a project to help
ease the pain that may have been felt from this loss.
With the help and cooperation of the women of Ver-
nonia, the hope is to collect favorite recipes that would
enable a cookbook of family recipes to be published.
Vernonia women of all ages are invited to share in this
important piece of unity. “The Women of Vernonia
Cookbook, Recipes from the Heart” is a project that
will gather together recipes and traditions that will be
shared among the families of Vernonia. It is an effort
to lift the women of Vernonia with a cookbook that
will grace kitchens for generations to come. It is sure
to become a favorite book on everyone’s shelves. It
may also be used as a fundraiser for local groups and
organizations while helping raise the spirits of those
affected by the floods.
Calling all Gardeners!!
Do you know that one in five people in Vernonia qualify and benefit from the food bank here in town? Prior
to the flood, 275 people (over 100 families) received help on a monthly basis from Vernonia Cares. As of
March, the number has risen to 361 people per month.
For those of you who plant vegetable gardens, please consider planting and sharing some of your harvest
bounty with Vernonia Cares. Anything and everything is welcome and appreciated. So many food pantries
around the country are facing shortfalls to their food subsidy goals. This is one way we can help meet the
goals right here in Vernonia. All donations will stay here in the community.
Vernonia Cares is open Tuesday and Thursday 10-2 and will gladly accept ANY food donations. Thank you
for your help!!
Recent Food Donations Support
Vernonia Cares
A number of groups collected and donated food to the Ver-
nonia Cares Food Bank this past month, helping Vernonia
Cares stock it’s shelves and serve it’s clients.
On May 3rd Local area Girl Scouts Troops collected a total
of 797 pounds of food. The Troops had a contest to see who
could collect the most food. The winner was Troop 2136
which collected 193 pounds and will have an ice cream so-
cial as a reward.
What better way is there to share a piece of yourself
and help Vernonia heal itself?
If you would like to find out more about this project
and maybe participate, please contact Barb Ervin at
503-429-1625 or Terry Grosnick at 503-429-0506. A
kick-off meeting will be held Friday, June 6th from
1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter Day Saints: 1116 Knott St. Vernonia. Represen-
tatives from all businesses, schools, organizations,
churches, and community groups arel welcome and
encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity for all us
to come together and keep the resilient spirit of Ver-
nonia women alive.
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goes on vacation.
Whether you’re taking off for a thrilling destination, or just enjoying some local
sights, plan to stay safe this summer. You’ll have a lot more fun if you remember
some basic tips for warmer weather activities:
• wear sunscreen
• drink plenty of water
• buckle up
• don’t drink and drive
• put on a bicycle helmet
• wear a life jacket on all water craft
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We urge you to make safety
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The National
Association of
Letter Carriers
annual Canned
Food Drive was a success again, as Vernonia residents donated
990 pounds on Saturday 10th, which was collected by the local
mail carriers.
On Saturday May 17th the Rode City Motorcycle Club made
the Trip to Vernonia and showed their continued support for
Vernonia Cares with a donation of 1,523 pounds of food.
All these donations will truly go a long way towards stamping
out hunger in our Vernonia area.