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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 12, 2011)
18 in other words/classified ads july12 2011 THE INKWELL By Lynn Berry Tg feed gur artist’s eye is tg feed gur internal being. Hgw present are ygu? I kngw I am ngt present when I find myself caught up thinking abgut the past, gr mgre recently, cgncerned abgut the future; (I have twins gn their way; a perfect excuse, right?). Yet, when I am ngt present, fgr any reasgn, I am ngt truly engaging in life as it is at this mgment, and therefgre, I am neglecting my life. When we allgw gurselves tg sit and take a breath and be cgnscigus gf what is here and ngw, we are using gur artist’s eye, which in turn, creates the fuel fgr gur creative energy that is essential tg all gf gur well being. What cglgrs dg ygu remember yesterday? When is the last time ygu really felt the breeze gr sun gn ygur skin? Hgw dges ygur dgg gr cat’s fur feel gn ygur hands? When is the last time ygu experienced ygur favgrite scent? Have ygu felt the breath fill ygur lungs gr listened tg the rhythm gf ygur beating heart? When gr dg ygu ever chggse quiet? Have ygu ngticed the beauty Terry’s Gym Cattributes Gray, heat-seeking furball, Endothermic quadruped, Beggar of bacon, Shredder of couch…front door…throw rugs, Hunter of mouse and bird and chipmunk, Love my husband, jealous of me, Tolerant when I feed you… especially bacon. -------Tobie Finzel ---Writer’s Idea: Create a piece gf artwgrk stemming frgm a simple item and mgve gn frgm there, fgr instance, the view gutside ygur frgnt windgw, a pair gf gld shges, half a cup gf cgffee left gn the cgunter, ygur pet enjgying the sunshine, gr ygur keys laying jumbled gn the table. Art dgesn’t have tg be cgmplicated tg be brilliant. ---Writer’s Tip: After writing a piece, gg back gver ygur wgrk and delete any unnecessary wgrds and allgw the strgng wgrds tg express themselves. Ygur piece will pgp withgut the clutter. Sgmetimes less is mgre. ---Please send ygur griginal submissigns tg, (gr if ygu wguld like a cgpy gf any gf the published pgems in their entirety), InkwellVerngnia@gmail. cgm gr by mail: PO Bgx 333 Verngnia, OR 97064. Please include ygur name and cgntact infgrmatign. Write—Express—Expand. Lynn Berry holds an M.A. in English, specializing in feminist literature and literary criticism. She has spent several years teaching Literature, Composition, Poetry, Creative Writing, and Critical Thinking at various school districts and colleges, and occasionally provides writing workshops. Need body work? TRAIN LIKE A CHAMPION! At Meyer’s Auto Body we’ll take your order and give you great service. Meyer’s Auto Body 493 Bridge Street, Vernonia 503-429-0248 INBA World Champion Collin Moeller works out at Terry’s Gym - You can too! 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia Classified Ad Rates $5/month Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE gf the lines in ygur lgved gnes face? Stgp. Be present. When we revere the mgment, we fill gur spirit and we cgnnect with what is authentic. With this theme gf being present in mind, lgcal resident, Tgbie Finzel, shares her wgnderful playful pgem titled Cattributes, which shgws a stark understanding gf realities gf her cat as it is, using clever understated irgny and internal rhyme. The pget uses nature images tg evgke harshness and beauty in a tensign that wgrks in drawing in the reader, and yet her playful tgne alludes tg a darker but yet inngcent aspect gf theme. All gf these shgw layers gf relatign with the speaker and gf the life argund her. CLASSIFIED ADS Anonymous Donor in support of Vernonia’s Voice To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com FOR RENT FOR SALE HELP WANTED Apartments for Rent - 409 Rose Ave. 3 studios avail. $450 rent, $400 dep. Call Tim 503-396-3371 Car For Sale--1993 Buick Regal, 4 Door, 170,000 miles Good condition. 503-429-2021. Ask for Ralph Weekly Auction--New auction hours. Weekly auctions every Thurs, preview 5:30 PM, auction 6:30 PM. We buy gold, silver, coins, household items, estates. 114 S. 17th Street, St. Helens. 503-396-5898 or www.EstateAuctionsNW.com Treharne Firewood Service-- Fir cut, split and delivered - $150/ cord local. Jerry Budge 503-429-1811 Vernonia School District is accepting applications for HS Head & Asst. Football Coaches, and Asst. Cook. Info avail- able at www.vernonia.k12.or.us Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath, gas heat, double garage & yard. $825 1st & last +$500 dep. Ken or Helen 503-429-6203 wk. 503-429-1023 eve. 2 Bdrm Townhouse - Blue Heron Hollow now available. $570/mo. Drop in for a tour and a cup of coffee. Water, sew- er, garbage paid. Tax credit. 503-429-6052 Equal Housing Opportunity Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/ AmEx accepted. 503-728-2051 House for Sale or Rent with references. Newly renovated 2 bd, 1.5 bath, large kitchen, with all appliances & breakfast nook. Washer/dryer, covered back porch area, lots of storage space in back of house, new carpet allowance for buyers. Make appt. w/ Steve Calhoun, Oregon Realty, 503-429-4300 1 Bedroom Apartment - 1 bath, 2nd floor apt. Includes water, sewer, garbage & garage space. $500/mo. 1st, last & security dep. Call Jeff 503-780-8884 for info. SERVICES Photo Restoration and enlargements. Save your family photos before they’re gone forever! Have your pics digitally repaired, enlarged or copied. I will pick up & deliver. Call 503-980-3289 Safety Course Classes - Required for the Oregon Concealed Handgun License-fulfills application requirements. Also personalized firearms proficiency training classes available. Small classes ensure individual attention. Local and flexible scheduling. Please call 503-429-7342 for details. VA C AT I O N R E N TA L Rockaway Beach House - Two/2 bedroom units. $95/$115 or both $200. Stay 5 nights and the next 2 are free. Pets al- lowed with fee. Check our website for more info www.pcez. com/~flyby or call 503-556-5850 Free Horse Stall-- Board your horse, self care, in exchange for farm work/cleaning stalls for small livestock. Approx. 10 hrs. total labor per week. Great riding trails close by. Near Vernonia Airport. Contact Heather 503-502-6703 Part-time Bookkeeper - 8-12 hrs per week, in Vernonia. Must be experienced in using Quickbooks & organizing fi- nancial records. Please request full job description by email- ing: maggie@nehalem.org. Wage rate commensurable with experience/education. Send resume & 2 references to Mag- gie Peyton, UNWC, 825 Bridge St, Vernonia, OR 97064 PUBLIC NOTICES Need Food Assistance? We’re willing to help. Vernonia Cares Food Bank, 627 Adams Avenue. Open Tues and Thurs, 10AM-2PM. Call 503-429-1414. Summer Meals Program - Free breakfast & lunch for youth through Aug. 19 at the Vernonia School Cafeteria. No registration required. For more info contact Cathy Meyer. 503-522-5311
