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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 13, 2010)
6 community july13 2010 School Fundraising--Even Rosie McCoy Is Vernonia’s My Fair Lady During Summer! During the Summer months when a lot of things are being thrown away and projects getting done, please don’t forget to recycle the following items and bring them over to Washington Grade School. In order to help raise money for our schools and to help/support our kids to have better P.E. equipment etc. Thanks! Capri Sun pouches (make sure they are completely empty and no straw), Scotch Tape (dispensers and cores), Candy Wrappers (Mars/Wrigley i.e. M&M’s, Skittles, Starburst, Twix, Snickers), Elmer’s Glue (glue sticks and glue bottles), Frito- Lay Chip bags (i.e. Fritos, Cheetos, Lays, Doritos), writing instruments (Sharpie, Paper Mate & Expo), Campbell’s Soup labels (the upc part), Box Tops, labels, cell phones & ink cartridges, Ziploc Bags, Colgate Oral care (toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes, and packaging), Santiam & Flav-R- Pac labels (the upc part). On The Shelves: What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Library sponsored events for July 2010 are as follows: Summer Reading events: Saturday July 17 & July 24, Water themed movie matinees at 2 PM, at library Tuesday July 20, “Squish Squash” at 10 AM, at library Wednesday July 21, “Knights of Veritas” at 6 PM, at Hawkins Park Tuesday July 27, Party at 1 PM, at Anderson Park Book Discussion at 5:30 PM on Monday July 26 --”All the Little Live Things” by Wallace Stegner Movie Night at 6:30 on Thursday July 29--”Invictus” starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon Donations for Friends of Library Book Sale may be dropped off at library from now until August 5th. Swim Lessons Available This Summer Once again this summer, swimming lessons are at the Ce- dar Ridge Camp. Lessons are 45 minute classes, Monday through Friday; 45 minute classes for toddlers Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Cost is $35.00 for the week. Lessons will be held dur- ing the weeks of July 12-16; 19-23; 26-30; August 9-13; 16-20 Class levels: Tadpoles (Tots) 6 months-4 years-- (parent/guardian is required to be in the pool with their child) Nemo 1 (Beg. 1) Nemo 2 (Beg. 2) Catfish (Intermediate) Dolphin Fin (Adv.) Registration forms are available in the Black Bear at the counter. Rosie McCoy has been named as Vernonia’s representative in the “My Fair Lady Pageant” at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo Court. McCoy will take part in the pageant on Wednesday, July 14 th , at the County Fair, when the coronation for the queen will take place. She will also ride in the Vernonia Jamboree parade. McCoy, who was born and raised in Vernonia, is an active member of the community. She volunteers at the Vernonia Senior Center as Activities Director on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and on Tuesday and Thursday she can be found helping out at the Vernonia Cares Food Bank, where she is also the President of the Board of Directors. McCoy, who doesn’t like to toot her own horn, had this to say about being named as Vernonia’s “My Fair Lady”-- “I was born and raised here, so I feel like I’m a decent representative for Vernonia and the Senior Center.” Admission to the Columbia County Quality Remodel 4 bd/2 ba, 1977 home. Air Cond, Tile & Pergo, Gas appl, Large Rooms, Fenced Yard, Deck, Extra Storage, Well Maintained, Gorgeous Kitchen- MUST SEE! Incredible Price at $169,000 MLS#10036445 Wright & Assoc. Karen Durbin 503-332-6664 Senior Center Activities 5-Area Luncheon: Monday, July 26th at the Rainier Senior Center. Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts: Fabu- lous breakfasts are available to the public on Fridays for a cost of only $3.50. The event happens at the Senior Center (446 Bridge Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each Friday. Meal price includes a beverage, too. Enter through the side, parking lot door. What a deal! Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia Se- nior Center offers nutritious and tasty lunches each weekday for only $3. These are available to the public, not just Senior Citizens. (Mealtime is noon; late arrivals may not be served.) You can reserve your lunch by calling by 11:15 AM, or further in advance if possible, to assist the cooks as they prepare the day’s meals. Maple Bars available locally! Connie King, the cook at the Senior Center, is making maple bars each day. The maple bars are available to the public, too, and only cost $1 each. Availability is subject to quantity on hand. You can assure your- self of a good supply by pre-ordering them directly from Connie by calling the Senior Center (503-429-3912) any week day, from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one day lead time for larger orders. The Cen- No water in these homes in ‘07! Raised above flood plain. Low flood insurance. Fair and Rodeo is free for all Senior Citizens on Wednesday, the day of the pageant. Columbia County Rider has arranged for transportation to and from the Fairgrounds. In Vernonia, it is courtesy of West Oregon Electric Co-op. ter’s front door opens at 9:00, but the side parking lot door opens at 7:00. Ah, sweet treats! Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in their Thrift Store. The retail store is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Thrift Store provides funds for he Senior Center’s facility and its many activities. Donations can also be dropped off during those same hours, and donated clothes need to be clean and in good con- dition so they are “sales ready”. Buy lo- cally and support your local Senior Center. Drop-offs only during store hours, please. Special Days: On the last Wednesday of the month Wauna Credit Union will be serving ice cream. On the last Friday of the month we will serve birthday cake and ice cream to celebrate that month’s birth- days. Membership Dues: Another way to sup- port Vernonia’s Senior Center is to pay the $15 annual membership dues. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and older may join. Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912 C edar M ist S tudios Deborah Steffen is a reg- istered yoga instructor and certifi ed hypnotist serving Vernonia for over 5 years. Fenced acre (+/-) on 2 lots w/barn/shop. 3+bd/2ba, 1783sf 2000 manuf home. Master Suite w/ nursery/office & Jacuzzi Soaker Tub, Open floor plan, Island Kitchen, Gas appl, Air, Large Deck, Shed. Amazing deal at $166,000 MLS#10040036 Located 5 miles from Vernonia at 20960 Scappoose Vernonia Hwy. 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