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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
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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
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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
