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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.
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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
