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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 2011)
12 community june28 2011 Neighbors Meet to Map Their Neighborhood Rose City Motorcycle Club Delivers Food to Vernonia Cares North 2 nd Street Neighbors in St. Helens joined in a “pilot program” entitled “Map Your Neighborhood – MYN” at the home of Diane Dillard. The educational program is sponsored by Oregon Citizen Corps with the mission of Building and Strengthening Disaster Readiness Among Neighbors. Kathleen Hendrickson and Diane Dillard volunteered to become the neighborhood coordinators assisted by Fire Chief Jay Tappan, who invited local residents to meet for a program introduction. Other presenters included Anne Parrott, Public Health Emergency Preparedness coordinator and CERT team members under the leadership of Holly Haebe and Nancy Harwood. Attendees learned of the importance of preparing an emergency kit that includes water, prescription On Saturday, June 18 the Rose City Motorcycle Club delivered 1,327 pounds of food as part of their medicines and food for at least three days, battery- annual food drive to benefit Vernonia Cares Food Bank. According to Vernonia Cares Executive Director Sandy Welch this was 58 more pounds of food than last year. powered or hand crank radio, NOAA Weather Radio, flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust mask, sanitary supplies, wrench to turn off utilities and can opener for food. Other reminders include pet food, children’s toys, cash, matches, fire extinguisher, gloves, hard hat and generator. Perhaps one of the most informative items was that residents need to register their cell phones with 911 so they can be included in the Columbia Alert Network (CAN) emergency call system. You can send this information to CAN Alternate Healthy Kids is a new Contact Registry at PO Box 998, St. Helens. program that provides The path forward for the MYN program will be the development of a list of no-cost or low cost health neighborhood skills and special supplies as well as a list of those who may have special coverage to all uninsured needs (elderly, disabled, small children). Kathleen said, “It was a great event and Oregon kids and teens up went a long way to 19 years of age. Apply in developing now! No family makes too n e i g h b o r h o o d much to qualify. awareness and Vernonia Enrollment caring.” Specialist 503-720-5542 Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & ice cream Family owned and operated for over 40 years. 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia reach thousands of potential customers advertise here! email us: ads@vernoniasvoice.com call us: 503.367.0098 (503) 429-5018 ide v o pr rnet w n o I n te e W DS L aga s COMPUTER & INTERNET SERVICES •Computer Servicing • Upgrades & Repairs • Office Supplies • Media Transfers • Ink and Toner Refills 503.429.TECH Grey Dawn Gallery 879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787 Photography - Bronze Jewelry - Glasswork Muffy’s 950 Bridge Street Vernonia, O8 97064 503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050 www.muffys.com World Headquarters Vernonia, Oregon • New & Used Computers in stock • Cell Phone Service & Accessories • Color Copies & Printing Available • Notary Services • Internet - DSL, Wireless & Dial up 866 Bridge Street, Vernonia WELLER & SON’S STEVE HM: 503-429-3400 CELL: 503-313-9006 DENNIS HM: 503-429-2810 CELL: 503-313-9044 Pottery - Custom Framing www.greydawngallery.com Featuring the finest in northwest art We saddle shoe. Do you? s t o We ck no ba w tte rie s SELF LOADER LONG LOGGER CUSTOM LOGGING 1264 G ST. VERNONIA, OR 97064 O.P.L. CERTIFIED O.P.L.H. CERTIFIED ROAD BUILDNIG LAND CLEARING EXCAVATION
