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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 11, 2011)
community october11 2011 Living On a Lake in the Country: Country Barns By Gayle Rich-Boxman When I take my drive from Fishhawk Lake to go to work at Vernonia Realty, I get to have one of the most pleasant driving experiences anyone can imagine. The roads are usually quiet, except for the occasional logging truck and it gives me a chance to enjoy all of the visual pleasures that most who live in the city don’t get to experience. In particular, there are barns of all different sizes and configurations and each has its own story to tell. Each of these offer photo opportunities for someone who is passionate about old barns. There are working barns, rundown barns, and those with multi- colored roofs. Birkenfeld, 20 miles past Vernonia was one of my favorites and after the winter of ’08, which was so hard on many old buildings, this one succumbed to the weight of snow and caved in. I am happy that I have this photo as my memory of the lovely piece of aging architecture that it once was. For those of us who look at the history that these hold in their Americanism, it takes us back in time, simply by looking at them...reflections of a simpler life in Oregon, one filled with agriculture, logging; living off the land. Maybe this is why I’m so drawn to these majestic old beauties? 11 My website: http://www.lakehomesatfishhawk.com/ My blog: http://fishhawklakerealtor.wordpress.com/ Gayle Rich-Boxman Realtor® Vernonia Realty Direct: (503)755-2905 reach thousands of potential customers advertise here! email us: ads@vernoniasvoice.com call us: 503.367.0098 For more of my photos and blogs about Fishhawk Lake, Vernonia and surrounding areas please visit: Some that have been photographed no longer My real estate blog: exist. One red barn located on Fishhawk Road in http://activerain.com/blogs/gayleatfishhawklake IN G I O D E R A E W T V ERNONIA ’ S V OLUNTEERS AND V ICTORY C ELEBRATION We saddle shoe. Do you? Muffy’s 950 Bridge Street Vernonia, O8 97064 503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050 www.muffys.com World Headquarters Vernonia, Oregon Saturday November 5th LOCATION V ERNONIA S CHOOL C AFETERIA TIME 6-8 PM C ONTACT : H EATHER L EWIS (503) 429-4677 ALETHEIA . HTI @ GMAIL . COM The Chamber and the Vernonia Prevention Coalition have joined together to put a different twist on the Annual Awards Potluck. We want to CELEBRATE and Recognize all the effort each organization and individual has contributed to the Livability of this Community. We will be recognizing individuals, businesses or organizations for Outstanding Service to the community in the following categories: Business, Government, Youth Serving, Youth, School, Faith Based, Media, Health, Law, Parent, Civic, and Other Prevention Service. BUT this year, we ALSO want to provide YOU the opportunity to honor the person or member that most EMBODIES your group’s MISSION. WELLER & SON’S STEVE HM: 503-429-3400 CELL: 503-313-9006 SELF LOADER LONG LOGGER CUSTOM LOGGING DENNIS HM: 503-429-2810 CELL: 503-313-9044 1264 G ST. VERNONIA, OR 97064 O.P.L. CERTIFIED O.P.L.H. CERTIFIED ROAD BUILDNIG LAND CLEARING EXCAVATION Grey Dawn Gallery 879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787 Photography - Bronze Jewelry - Glasswork Pottery - Custom Framing www.greydawngallery.com Featuring the finest in northwest art
