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community november8 Forestry Program at VHS Takes Root continued from front page 9 2011 works and what doesn’t.” The VHS forestry program will not just be about logging and cutting down trees, the program in- tends to take an overall view of the ecology of the for- est. “It’s really about forest management and how do we help promote effective practices like replanting and stream restoration,” says Miller. Brown agrees. “To be affective at forest man- agement you have to understand how ev- erything fits together. It’s all connected.” Brown says he expects students to begin working with the UNWC on stream restoration projects and removal of inva- sive species. Brown recently attended a four day workshop at Portland State that taught watershed enhancement techniques, including how to perform scientific studies and collect data, so that in- formation the class collects can actu- ally be used by organizations like the UNWC and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Miller sees great value in provid- ing a forestry program for local stu- dents. “Forestry is a very hands on type class,” says Miller. “There are a lot of kids who don’t necessarily fit The Vernonia High School Forestry class is learning practical and in the academic box that we have in hand-on skills that could lead to a career related to natural resources. our school and I think this is a good broad range of topics related to the career opportuni- option to help them bridge that gap and find a niche for themselves in school. There ties in the pacific northwest region—topics like wa- are different aspects to our economy and different ter quality, salmon, wildlife and other ecology based occupations and we have to prepare our kids for fields. “There are lots of jobs related to these fields and I believe the economy is headed in that direction,” what they are ready for.” Vernonia High School Forestry instructor, Byron Brown works Miller hopes that the school district is able says Miller. “It is definitely a sector that can expand in the field with some of his eighteen students. to build and expand the program to include a and has need.” Wauna FCU Announces Management Change, Ten Year Anniversary Heidi Burch Burch began her career as an employee with Vernonia Federal Credit Union in 2001. Following a merger of the two credit unions in 2003, she become an employee of Wauna Federal Credit Union and has remained a valuable and popular member of the Vernonia Branch team. Congratulations to Heidi Burch for ten outstanding years of service. Karin Davenport Owner/Stylist 503.429.7408 59229 Nehalem Hwy. South Heidi Burch, Member Services Officer (MSO) at the Vernonia Branch of Wauna Federal Credit Union, has been recognized for ten years of service. We have ice cream! s Owned and Operated by Don & Kim Wallace Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner ath Health Se rv al P r i tu ce Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill www.spiralzsalon.com Na Pam Weller Debi Smiley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, has announced that the responsibilities of Pam Weller, Manager for the Vernonia Branch since June 2005, now include management for both the Vernonia and Clatskanie Branches. This change is a continuance of a management restructuring which now includes three branch managers overseeing dual branches. “Pam has demonstrated effective organization, supervisory, and community outreach skills that have contributed to solid growth at our Vernonia Branch,” reports Smiley. “As part of our branch manager restructure, Pam’s skills and enthusiasm will be valuable to continue the success at our Clatskanie Branch.” Susan Harkleroad, Clatskanie Branch Manager, has transferred to become manager for the Warrenton Branch. Weller has been with Wauna FCU since January 2005. She was previously employed with U.S. Bank in Vernonia. Pam Weller can be contacted at 800-773- 33236, or at pam.weller@waunafcu.org. Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Look for our next issue November 22nd. Dr. Carol McIntyre Naturopathic & Chinese Medicine 503.481.4096 cccmnd@yahoo.com naturalpathhealthservices.com Serving Vernonia since 1970 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia (503) 429-5018 786 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR, 97064
