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community bulletin board/letters to the editor
january24
2012
Readers Lend Their Voices...
On Wednesday afternoon, December 14, as
I was leaving my home to go to the homework club at
Washington Grade School I fell directly on my left knee
replacement. I could not move due to the pain. When I
didn’t show up at school, David asked Eldonna to check
on me and she found me and called 911. I would like
to thank Dean Smith for overseeing the situation, Kara
Kemper for keeping me calm, Spencer Oliver for his
expert first aid, Randy Carlton and Tom Moss for their
safe driving and Dan Hanson.
The team’s action and united teamwork had me
on the way to the hospital in only a few minutes.
I remember one of the e.r. doctors crediting
Spencer for the way he loaded me into the ambulance.
Because of the severity of the break, moving the leg into
another position could have severed an artery.
Although the crisis phase is over, the femur bone
was broken in half and was screwed to a plate that was
attached to the knee replacement. There will be no weight
bearing on this leg for three months (one down, two to
go!). A side complication required a second surgery, i.v.
antibiotics for four weeks and I am back in the rehab
facility for an undetermined period of time.
These days and weeks since my fall, my
wonderful, devoted husband David has been at my side. I
have the utmost gratitude for his devotion. I don’t know
where I’d be without it. Both of us were, and are still,
amazed at the Vernonia caring spirit that came out from
everywhere to help us. The notes, letters, cards, flowers,
well wishes and visits were uplifting to us. You all know
who you are- Betty, Aaron and Betsy, Eldonna and Grant,
Lisa, Ralph, Judy, Tamorah and Gienah, Carol, Ronda,
Jana, Roxanna, Glenda, Kelley, Linda, Lynn, Janelle,
VCC church, Marty, Mark, St. Mary’s and the WGS and
VMS students. Janean and family has given wonderful
care to Teddy Bear at a moment’s notice. Sharon and
company kept David in Vernonia at my request for
fellowship, food and games to cheer him up and loosen
his stress on Christmas Eve day and evening. There have
been anonymous gifts for expenses and gas and for this
we thank you so much. Sharron, Rietta, Lorna, Brooke,
Leslie and Peter, Lila, Kinnell, Kellie and Sharon provided
meals and ran errands, cleaned the house, took down all
the Christmas decorations and cared for the dog, so that
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Why not pay off your mortgage before
he heads off to college?
David did not have to worry about shopping, cooking or
cleaning and could focus more time on the most important
needs.
David and I are amazed at how much this town
did and cared for us. We are touched and humbled by your
kindness and caring. Thank you all so much and I pray
that God will bless you immensely. If there is anyone that
I forgot I pray that God will give you a double blessing.
Sonia Spackman and David too.
Vernonia
Dear Vernonia Cares Food Bank Supporters,
Thank you, one and all, for your continued
support for our Holiday Grocery Box Project. Thanks to
your generosity, 205 households (containing 652 people)
were given a turkey and food for their Christmas meal.
This project is always strongly supported by individuals
and organizations throughout our Vernonia community.
Truly, you exemplify what our name says, “Vernonia
Cares!”
Gratefully,
Sandy Welch, Director Vernonia Cares
Upcoming Events
2012 Vernonia Festivals Meeting, Thursday,
January 26th, 6:00 PM-- at City Hall. Anyone
interested in participating or planning an event
during Jamboree or Salmon Festival should come
down and get involved. New ideas are welcome!
Limiting Factors for Coho Salmon in Rock
Creek, January 26 th , 7:00 PM-- at the Vernonia
Grange, 375 North St. Steve Trask of Bio-Surveys,
LLC will be presenting his research to the Upper
Nehalem Watershed Council and public, focused
on the physical factors limiting the population
of coho salmon within the Rock Creek basin,
and restoration prescriptions which will promote
healthy population levels in the future.
T-ball, Baseball and Softball Sign-Ups,
February 1 and February 23, 6:00 to 8:00
PM --at the Washington Grade School Library
from. For more information contact:T-ball--
Maria Lemay, 503-429-1067; Baseball--Brooke
Morrison, 503-726-8427; Softball--Katie Poetter,
503-429-0700
Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
Regular Board Meeting, February 13, 2012 at
7:00 PM—Rescheduled from last month, at the
Vernonia Fire Hall.
Drop Sites for the Special General
Election to be held January 31, 2012
Drop sites for the election will be as
follows:
U.S. BANK
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VERNONIA LIBRARY
701 Weed Ave.
Jan. 13 – Jan. 30 During Library Hours
Jan. 31 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Vernonia Branch
905 Bridge Street
503-429-6271
usbank.com | 888-444-BANK (2265)
*4.25% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is available for 15-year first position home equity installment loans $40,000 to $250,000 with loan-to-value of 70% or less or 80% or less depending on market. U.S. Bank Package required. Higher
rates apply for higher LTV or other loan amount. Automatic payments required. Loan payment example: on a $40,000 loan for 180 months at 4.25% interest rate, monthly payments would be $300.91. No customer paid closing costs,
APR is 4.25%. Payment example does not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums. The monthly payment obligation will be greater if taxes and insurance are included and an initial customer deposit may be required if an
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RAINIER CITY HALL
106 B St. West
Jan. 13 – Jan. 30 During Office Hours
Jan. 31 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CLATSKANIE LIBRARY
11 Lillich St.
Jan. 13 – Jan. 30 During Library Hours
Jan. 31 12:00 – 8:00 PM
SCAPPOOSE CITY HALL
33568 E. Columbia Ave.
Jan. 13 – Jan. 30 During Office Hours
Jan. 31 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MIST BIRKENFELD RFPD
12525 Highway 292
Jan. 13 – Jan. 30 During Office Hours
Jan. 31 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ELECTIONS DEPT.
230 Strand St.
St. Helens, OR 97051
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. – Thu.
Election Day – Jan. 31 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
A drive-by drop box is located in the lower
parking lot.
Local Properties For Rent
PAYROLL PLUS LLC
Edi Sheldon
503-429-1819
edisheldon@gmail.com
Income Tax Preparation
(Individual & Small Business)
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Assistance
Full Service Payroll
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