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4 community bulletin board/letters to the editor september13 2011 Pioneer Museum Hosts Antique Engine Show Vernonia Pioneer Museum will be open extended hours on Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 AM to 4 PM in conjunction with an antique engine show on the front lawn during those hours. The engine show is hosted by members of Branch 15 Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association. On display will be several gasoline- powered engines from the early 1900s that provided power to farm equipment, water pumps, and machine shops before rural electrification. There will also be at least one operating drag saw (used to cut logs into shorter lengths that could be split for firewood). Last year’s show drew over two hundred people who enjoyed watching these antiques in action Job Selection Process: Tips from Human Resources Get some tips from Barbara Huson, Human Resources expert, on what to do and what not to do when applying for a job, Tuesday, September 27 7:00-8 :00 PM at the Forest Grove City Library. What stands out on a resume? What should you not bring up in an interview? What questions do you have? Barbara Huson has 30 years of experience in Human Resources management and has participated in hundreds of selection processes. No registration required. For more details, contact the Forest Grove City Library 2114 Pacific Ave. (503) 992-3247, fgl- reference@wccls.org. Vernonia Open Air Market Vernonia Open Air Market is a combination of local farm products, crafts, food and more held every Saturday June through October 1st from 10 AM-2 PM, downtown Vernonia. Upcoming Events Community Town Hall, September 13, 7-9 PM-- at the Britt Bensen Steele at 503-780-4038 to get involved. Vernonia School Cafeteria. Discussions to include new school project update, ODOT street improvements, old Clatskanie Health & Safety Fair, September 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00PM- at the Clatskanie PUD, 495 E. school demolition and new Spencer Park construction. Columbia River Hwy. Clatskanie. St. Mary’s Annual Quilt and Craft Fair, September 15-18—Admission still only $1! Lunch served daily at WOEC Open House, September 30, 2:00-7:00 PM— 11AM at St. Mary’s Church, 960 Missouri Ave. Follow Tour the new headquarters facility at 652 Rove Avenue. the signs. Salmon Festival, October 1, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM—at Vernonia’s Community Garage Sale, September 17, Hawkins Park. Kids Trout Pond, Pumpkin Carving, 9 AM - 5 PM—Approximately 40 locations to shop! Live Music, Vendors and Great Food, and more! All residents and businesses who wish to be included on maps—contact Helen Bateman at 503-429- 6203. Maps Vernonia Contra Dance, October 8, 8-10:00 PM—at the Vernonia Grange. Join Caller Stephanie Noll for an available Thursday before the sale. evening of folk dancing. All levels welcome. $5 per Antique Engine Show, September 17, 10:00 AM - 4:00 person, $15 per family. Contact Heather Lewis at 503- PM—at the Vernonia Pioneer Museum. See gasoline- 429-4677 for more info. powered engines from the early 1900s that provided Sparkles, Scents, Snacks and Skin Care, September power before rural electrification. 24, 4-7 PM—Join local Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Vernonia Grange Clean Up, September 23-25—Help Cookie Lee and Mary Kay distributors at Indulgence/ needed for general cleaning, painting and other projects John L. Scott, 859 Bridge St. for this local, historic community building. Contact Community Town Hall Scheduled A Community Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Vernonia School Cafeteria. An update will be given on the new school campus construction project and staff from Oregon Department Readers Lend Their Voices... of Transportation will be present to discuss road improvements related to the school project. Planning for the demolition of the old school campus and construction of the new Spencer Park will also be discussed. I will send out periodic letters in the newspaper throughout the year To the Editor hallway) about this and letting you all know what Some time ago my husband We are no longer collecting is still being collected or if something is and I attended the Friendship logging Ziploc bags or cork not being collected anymore. Thanks to jamboree as venders. We have attended Still collecting: those who have helped in the past and a events in the past, but none can compare Box Tops Labels “thank you” to those who will help this with the exceptional organization and Campbell Soup Labels (upc part) school year. Take care and thanks for team effort we witnessed during the Cell Phones & Ink Cartridges your time. three days of celebration. Vernonia has Tyson Project A+ Labels (frozen food) the welcome home spirit of yesteryear Flav R Pac & Santiam Labels (upc part) George Spaulding we so much enjoyed. As venders we Capri Sun Drink Pouches K-5 P.E. Teacher could not have gotten better service, Elmer Glue (glue sticks/bottles) Washington Grade School friendlier wait staff and better food Frito Lay Chip Bags (i.e. Fritos, from the Black Bear Cafe . We extend Cheetos, Lays, Doritos) a special thanks to everyone involved in Writing Instruments (Paper Mate, To the Editor making this event a great sucsess: the Sharpie, & Expo) those dry erase pens The Columbia County Women’s Lions Club, Phil Logging and many that you use Resource Center (CCWRC) would like others. A very special commendation to Colgate (toothbrushes, empty toothpaste to thank all of our volunteers, friends, JoAnn Glass for above and beyond hard tubes, packaging) partners and supporters who made our work and dedication. Scotch Tape (dispensers & cores) has to annual facility maintenance a success. We look forward in sharing in be the brand Scotch The Resource Center’s emergency the wonderful festivities next year. Tortilla & Tostada Bags (have to be shelter undergoes maintenance to Mission) ensure that the building is safe and in Sincerely your new friends, Cheese Packaging (has to be Kraft) good repair so that we can be here, DONGII Designer Jewelry All the money collected from serving families for many years to Don and Gigi Grasseth fundraising/recycling this specific come. This year’s maintenance was a Longview, WA school year will be going towards success thanks to dedicated volunteers playground equipment at the new and donors. school. We would especially like to Dear Vernonia Community- If you have questions or are not thank Ace Hardware West (St. Helens), I just wanted to let you all know quite sure what is the correct upc label Stan’s Refrigeration and Appliance what is being collected/recycled for or product, please don’t hesitate to call and Walmart for their generous in-kind this school year. (collection bins are at WGS or to stop by and talk to me in support. Thanks also to our volunteers WGS next to the WGS gym door in the person. who gave their time, talents and sweat to make sure that our facility is in good repair. And to those generous donors HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR who came over with armloads of bath Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. tissue, “thank you” doesn’t say enough! Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to Other important donations came 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or from the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters, space permitting. the Windermere Foundation, St. Helens Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email to: scott@vernoni- Community Federal Credit Union’s CU asvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. October 1st 4 A Cause, Mr. & Mrs. Fox and Judy Thompson. We would not be here without the generous support of our neighbors. This is a great example of people giving what they can to make a real difference for families. We are humbled by the support we receive to ensure that we are here serving families for many years to come. The CCWRC was also the grateful recipient of over $2,100 raised by the Wigwam Tavern’s annual August Poker Run. The Wigwam Tavern in Scappoose generously supports the CCWRC’s programs and services. The tavern owners are rounding up their donation to $2,500. This annual event is very popular and by supporting a local nonprofit, the Wigwam shows amazing compassion for our neighbors. Thank you to all involved! The 22-bed shelter serving Columbia County is so much more than temporary housing. CCWRC provides wrap around services to women and children. Supports and programs include connections to medical and mental health care, legal assistance, counseling, support groups, education, risk assessment and safety planning. CCWRC is the only agency of its kind dedicated to serving victims and survivors of family violence and sexual assault in our community. For information on how you can help change lives by volunteering or donating to the Resource Center call 503.397.7110. Rachael Barry-Dame, Executive Director Columbia County Women’s Resource Center
