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
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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
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