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october
12
2008
Vernonia Gets A Pharmacy!
Rock Creek Professional
Building Gets New Look
By Scott Laird
The Vernonia Pharmacy opened its
doors to the public in mid-Septem-
ber in the refurbished Rock Creek
Professional Building at 622 Bridge
Street, giving residents a local option
for personal and professional phar-
macy service and advice without
having to leave town.
By Scott Laird
The Rock Creek Professional
building, located at 622 Bridge Street
in Vernonia, has a new look on the
outside, a beautiful paint job that is
almost impossible to miss, and has
been totally redone inside as well.
Pharmacist Phil Darrah, who owns
and operates the Banks Pharmacy
and the Garden Home Pharmacy
with his partner Mark Sargeant, has
opened in Vernonia after consider-
ing the move for almost two years.
“Our business philosophy is that we
want to serve small rural communi-
Teresa Mushatt and Pharmacist Phil Darrah
ties,” said Darrah. “We look at plac-
es that used to have pharmacies and have lost them or look at buying small town pharmacies
that might be closing.”
Darrah has been a pharmacist for fifteen years, purchased the Banks Pharmacy three years
ago and opened the Garden Home Pharmacy a year and a half ago. Darrah grew up in a
small town and understands the needs of people in a small rural community. “We’re here to
advocate for the customer- between them and their doctor and their insurance company. We
will make recommendations and help customers save money when possible. Often doctors
don’t even realize the difference in costs between a medication and an alternative. We will
make time to counsel with our customers.”
The Vernonia Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy and can get almost any medication, usu-
ally within one day. They will offer adult vaccinations and flu shot clinics and will take most
major insurance plans.
The Vernonia Pharmacy has already had an economic impact on Vernonia, as Darrah has
hired local resident Teresa Mushatt as the Pharmacy Technician. Mushatt used to commute
to Hillsboro and is now able to work close to home.
Darrah has a varied background with an Agricultural Degree from OSU. He has managed
a farm, worked as a welder and a machinist and run a landscaping business before he retur
ned to Pharmacy School.
The Pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and hopes to
consider expanded hours as soon as possible.
Dr. Christopher Scheuerman,
DMD, of Vernonia Dental has invit-
ed the public to an Open House on
October 10, from 1:00 to 7:00 PM
to see the renovations inside and to
welcome new tenants Vernonia Phar-
macy and the Vernonia Eye Clinic. The Rock Creek Professional Building has a new look.
Pharmacist Phil Darrah and Optom-
etrist Jamal Masalmeh will be on hand to meet visitors. Refreshments will be served and
tours of the building will be available. Stop by, say hello and check out the new look.
In Vernonia – Did You Know...
• The Vernonia airport has a 2900 foot strip. You can land all single engine land planes here. We have on
field camping, transient tie-downs, long term tie-downs, courtesy car by prior arrangement, access to the
park and the golf course for those that would like to fly in and golf. The best contact number would be
at 503-429-5103.
• Deborah at Cedar Mist Studios can work with you personally to achieve body mind spirit health? She
has coached people on breathing techniques to relieve stress, allergies, or asthma. She also uses hypno-
therapy and emotional release techniques when appropriate. She coaches people on yoga poses that will
help relive pain and bring strength and fitness. Call Deborah at 503-429-2103, sliding scale fee.
• Karmel’s Flower Patch can provide flowers for weddings, funerals, events, birthdays and also does fruit
baskets, gourmet baskets (cheese & cookies) and house plants too. Call 503-429-9273.
• At the Vernonia Pioneer Museum you can find:
• A wreath made of human hair.
• DVD’s from the 1996 flood and the 2007 flood
• Huge elk and moose heads
• A digitally restored panoramic picture of the OA Mill. We also have copies for sale.
• You can have an item assembled by a professional. Did you ever bring THE BOX home and take out the
instructions and laugh, pull out your hair, or spend many hours trying to figure it out? Well, here is your
answer. Call Assemblit at 506-429-5147 to have it assembled for you.
For further information about these businesses, check out the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce website
at www.vernoniachamber.org
MARKET CENTER
855 NE 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
Vernonia Satellite Office: 859 Bridge Street
Home office: 503-429-7013
Cell number: 503-816-4249 (Nancy), 503-708-8748 (Henk)
Email: nancy@schenkrealty.com
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568 E Bridge Street.............$134,750
183 E Street........................$189,950
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62419 Nehalem Highway.....$355,000
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1185 Fir Street.....................$195,000
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