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community news
february28
2012
Church News and Events
By Mark Brown
Hey Vernonia,
I pray you are well and had
a good few weeks between publica-
tions. I am beginning to know what
it is like to wonder if anyone is lis-
tening. Maybe it is just getting used
to a new role here. It will take time
for this new column to take shape
and find its purpose here in Verno-
nia’s Voice and in the community of
Vernonia.
My understanding/thought
is that this is a space where the
church can connect with and to the
community in a way that might not
otherwise take place. So I hoped
that information would be sent our
way to be published and that con-
nection could take place. This is
still a new concept.
Because this, in my mind, is
Vernonia’s paper, in as much as any
paper published is for the enjoy-
ment and edification of the reader,
I will invite you, the community, to
have a voice to the church. (I use the
word church to embody all church-
es).
SO, what is on your mind
Vernonia? What would you say to
the church of Vernonia? I will ad-
dress real concerns, questions and
comments or see if I can help facili-
tate clarity.
Contact us: www.christiannews.
com or saltn_light@hotmail.com.
Announcements:
John and Amber Murray are proud
to announce the birth of their first
child, Carter Dwayne Murray. He
was born at Legacy Meridian Park
in Tualatin on December 17th, 2011
at 7:23am. He weighed in at 8lbs
3oz. and was 20 ½ inches long.
Carter joins three, very excited
cousins on John’s side and is the
first grandbaby to be born on Am-
ber’s side of the family. “We feel
extremely blessed and thankful to
have our healthy baby boy!” says
John and Amber. Proud grandpar-
ents are Karla and Barney Eastlick
of Vernonia, and Pastor John Mur-
ray and his wife Kellie, also of Ver-
nonia. Welcome to the world Carter
Dwayne!
Local Ministry: Walk and Talk--you
have seen these guys around town.
Jack and his friends simply asking
what people have on their hearts
they want prayer for. I hope to post
these on the web-site next time.
General Events: Rock-n-Worship
Road Show: Rose Quarter March
2nd, at 7:30. General admission is
only $10.00 at the door.
Book recommendation: Crazy
Love: Overwhelmed by a Relent-
less God By: Francis Chan
Question: How can the church help
you? Post your answers on the web
site or E-mail us.
Philippians 4:8,9
8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is of good repute, if
there is any excellence and if any-
thing worthy of praise, dwell on
these things. 9 The things you have
learned and received and heard and
seen in me (Paul speaking an apos-
tle of Jesus Christ), practice these
things, and the God of peace will be
with you.
Diggin’ in the Dirt
continued from page 7
The jury is still out on whether they have succeeded
in both objectives. I would not allow a dog in an
area that has had recent slug-bait treatment with
metaldehyde. There are many trade names of
products with metaldehyde in them.
Iron phosphate is the other common active
ingredient. It is far less toxic to pets, though I would
still discourage a dog from playing unattended in
a heavily baited area. It does not provide as quick
a knockdown as metaldehyde but over a period of
several weeks, seems to give comparable control.
The trick is to plan ahead. Bait where you know
dahlias or other slug-attractive vegetation will soon
emerge or where you intend to transplant tender
vegetables. Trade names for these materials include
Sluggo and Escargo.
The Extension Service offers its programs and
materials equally to all people.
Free newsletter
The Oregon State University Extension
office in Columbia County publishes a monthly
newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called
County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All
you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed
to you. Call 503 397-3462 to be put on the list.
Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://
extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on
newsletters.
Contact information for the Extension office
Oregon State University Extension Service –
Columbia County
the Senior Center’s facility and its
505 N. Columbia River Highway (across from
many activities. Donations can also
the Legacy clinic)
be dropped off during those same
St. Helens, OR 97051
hours, and donated clothes need to
503 397-3462
be clean and in good condition so
Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu
they are “sales ready”. We are of-
fering half off during the first week
of each month. Buy locally and
support your local Senior Center.
For after hours drop-offs please
contact Pauline 503-429-5810.
Senior Center Activities
5-Area Luncheon: Monday, March a $4 donations for seniors over 60.
26 at the St. Helens Senior Center
Please contact the Senior Center for
an application.
Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts:
Fabulous breakfasts are available Maple Bars available locally!
to the public on Fridays for a cost Connie King, the cook at the Senior
of only $3.50. The event happens Center, is making maple bars each
at the Senior Center (446 Bridge day. The maple bars are available
Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each to the public, too, and only cost
Friday. Meal price includes a bev- $1 each. Availability is subject to
erage, too. Enter through the side, quantity on hand. You can assure
parking lot door. What a deal!
yourself of a good supply by pre-
ordering them directly from Connie
Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia by calling the Senior Center (503-
Senior Center offers nutritious and 429-3912) any week day, from 7:00
tasty lunches each weekday for a $4 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one
donation for seniors over 60; cost day lead time for larger orders. The
is $5 for anyone under 60. To-go Center’s front door opens at 9:00,
meals are available for $5. These but the side parking lot door opens
are available to the public, not just at 7:00. Ah, sweet treats!
Senior Citizens. (Mealtime is noon;
late arrivals may not be served.) Thrift Store: Bargain prices can
You can reserve your lunch by call- be found in Vernonia’s Senior Cen-
ing by 11:15 AM, or further in ad- ter in their Thrift Store. The retail
vance if possible, to assist the cooks store is open Monday through Fri-
as they prepare the day’s meals. day, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Meals on Wheels are available for The Thrift Store provides funds for
Special Days: On the last Wednes-
day of the month Wauna Credit
Union will be serving ice cream. On
the last Friday of the month we will
serve birthday cake and ice cream
to celebrate that month’s birthdays.
Anonymous Donor
Membership Dues: Another way
to support Vernonia’s Senior Center
is to pay the $15 annual member-
ship dues. Checks may be mailed
or dropped off at the Senior Center.
Anyone 50 and older may join.
in Support of
Vernonia’s Voice
Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912
Church Directory (in alphabetical order)
Assembly of God
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Wayne Marr, Pastor
662 Jefferson Avenue
503-429-0307
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Sunday Schedule:
Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 AM
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women: 12:10 PM
Marc Farmer, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
503-429-7151
Covenant Church Vernonia
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM
John D, Murray, Pastor
359 “A” Street
503-860-3860
Nehalem Valley Bible Church
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Wed. Ladies Bible Study: 10:00 AM
Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM
Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 AM
Gary Taylor, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
503-429-5378
Pioneer Baptist Fellowship
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Thursday Prayer 7:00 PM
www.pbfalive.com
John Cahill, Pastor
249 Bridge Street
503-429-1161
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sun. Religious Education: 10:30 AM
Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM
Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator
960 Missouri Avenue
503-429-8841
Vernonia Christian Church
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service in Youth &
Family Center: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org
Sam Hough, Pastor
410 North Street
503-429-6522
Vernonia Community Church
Sunday School: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer: 6:30 PM
Ralph Young, Interim Pastor
957 State Avenue
503-429-6790
Vernonia Foursquare Church
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School
Carl Pense, Pastor
850 Madison Avenue
503-429-1103
Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist
Church
Sabbath (Saturday) Services
Sabbath School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaSDAC.org
Larry Gibson, Pastor
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
503-429-8301
