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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 24, 2012)
community bulletin board/letters to the editor july24 2012 Upcoming Events Nature Conservancy to Present at UNWC Meeting The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council Steering Committee will be meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday July 26th at the Vernonia Grange Hall (375 North St. Vernonia, OR). Debbie Pickering of the Nature Conservancy will be presenting the Nehalem Conser- vation Action Plan. Designed to develop partnerships between community groups, landowners and public agencies to assess and prioritize conservation needs and actions in the Nehalem Wa- tershed, NCAP has identified 6 systems (Forests, Freshwater systems, Riparian, Estuary and Associated Ecosystems, Open Lands, and the Columbia Ba- saltic Ridge) as the focus of this Washington County Fair, July 26-July 29, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM at the Washington County Fair Grounds, 873 NE 34th St., Hillsboro, OR. Admission is free; $5.00 parking fee for regular vehicles. For a full schedule of activities and events go to www.faircomplex.com. conservation plan. The sponsoring organi- zations believe this plan can in- tegrate current information and data for a better understanding of the current ecological state of the watershed, identification of practical strategies that can be supported by conservation groups, landowners and public agencies, prioritize actions to be taken, develop partnerships to implement those actions, and create a broader understanding of conservation needs and op- portunities in the Nehalem wa- tershed. The Public is welcome. For more information go to http://unwc.nehalem.org, call the UNWC at 503 429 0869 or email steve@nehalem.org. 2012 Classic Car Show, July 29, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM at Ol’ Pastime, 105 E “A” St. Rainier. Benefits Columbia County Women’s Resource Center., serving victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Pre-registration is $10, day of show is $20. For more information contact CCWRC at 503-397-7110. Volkswalking Weekend, August 3-5 start at Vernonia Lake. Four walks available. For more information go to www.CedarMilers.org. Logger Poetry Gathering, August 4, 7:00 PM at the Community Grange Hall, 375 North St., Vernonia. Music, Poetry, Stories, Tales. For more information call 503-429-7731. Readers Lend Their Voices... To the Editor, The Vernonia community is invited to join us for an Eagle Court of Honor on behalf of Mason James Roberts on Tuesday July 31, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Scout Cabin. This is a potluck event with drinks and dessert provided. Mason’s Eagle project was done in coordination with the Cemetery Society and included cataloging over 270+ names in two pioneer cemeteries with submission to a genealogical library. Thank you to all those who have supported this scout on his trail to Eagle. For any questions please contact Tera Roberts at 503-701-8635. Boy Scout Troop 201 HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters space permit- ting. Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@ vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. Boosters Buzz Snack Shack Manager--the Boosters are still looking for someone interested in taking over management duties of the Snack Shack. If interested please contact Lisa Brewer at 503-475-1803. Boosters at Jamboree--The Boosters will be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs at the Logging Show during Jamboree weekend. Make sure to stop by and support local youth activities in Vernonia—and have something tasty to eat! Fireworks a Success!--Thank you to all the volunteers who worked at the fire- works stand this year—your time is greatly appreciated. And of course, a BIG thank you to those of you who supported us with your purchases. It was a great fundraiser for our Junior Baseball boys. A special thank you to Amy Cieloha for all her extra efforts this year with the booth. Also, thank you to the City of Verno- nia for your help with our signs. Next Booster Meeting--August 16 th at Anderson Park. Join us at 6:00 PM for a pot luck and find out how you can help out the youth in our community. Terry’s Gym Clatskanie Outdoor Quilt Show, August 4, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Quilts will be displayed at Copes park and various businesses around town. Enjoy offerings from vendors and Bluegrass Music in Clatskanie City Park. Entries from quilters of all levels are welcome. For more information visit www.clatskaniequiltshow.org Vernonia Friendship Jamboree and Logging Show, August 3-5 Bear Creek Run, August 11, 7:45 AM starts at Anderson Park in Vernonia. 10K Run along paved Banks -Vernonia Linear Trail or 5K Walk/Run around Vernonia Lake. This is a fundraiser for Vernonia Cares Food Bank. On- Line registration at www.signmeup.com/82872. Vernonia Schools Grand Celebration, August 21 Annual Community Wide Garage Sale, August 25, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. All residents & businesses wanting to be included on the maps can sign up by calling Helen Bateman at 503-429-6203, last day to sign up is August 21st. Maps of all participating locations will be available Friday before the sale. In the past years over 45 locations have held a sale. The FUN is Back in Town! By “Ground Hog” The Zavales Brothers are breath- ing new life into the Vernonia Golf Club. After extensive CPR (Course Put Right) the fairways and greens are in fine shape. The ubiquitous hazards still seem to prefer my golf balls over my playing partners. However, with lessons from the ever positive Nick Zavales, I am hopeful that soon I will be able to avoid those hazards altogether. The Vernonia Men’s Club is back! This is a truly fun group of guys enjoying the challenges of golf. Young 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia and old alike are meeting on Wednes- days, at 5:00 PM for the kind of camara- derie not seen around here for some time. Last week the sunshine brought out some of the Old Guys (60 to 86 year olds) who haven’t seen each other in years. OGA handicaps should be avail- able by the time you read this. The OGA handicap system allows us not so good golfers to compete with those that do a lot better. Come join us, regardless of your playing skills (or lack thereof). The Men’s Club is about helping to spread the joys of golfing with others. Valley Vet Clinic Welcomes New Associates continued from page 3 work Lisa likes to salsa dance, ride her bike and play with her dog. Here at Valley Veterinary Clinic we are very proud and happy to have this wonderful team of doctors. Remember, we handle emergency calls for all of our clients. Feel free to call and schedule an appointment with one of these great new associates or with Dr. Sally McNair or Dr. Lynn Taylor, our long time associates. Thank you for your continued support. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM. Vernonia’s outpatient/walk- in clinic hours are from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM on Thursdays only. Vernonia’s Community Wide Garage Sale Sat, August 25 TOO BUSY? Call your LOCAL bookkeeper R Y OLL A P PLUS LLC JOIN THE TEAM! 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