community
Old WOEC
Headquarters Demolished
Things look quite a bit different
at the corner of Adams Avenue and
Maple Street.
The old West Oregon Electric
Cooperative headquarters building is no
longer there. The building was recently
demolished as part of the FEMA buyouts
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Store Front Contest Winner
The Vernonia Chamber of
Commerce (VCC) would like to
congratulate Made in Vernonia and
owner Kathy Larsen as the winner of
the 2012 Store Front Contest which
was held during Jamboree .
The Store Front Contest
was offered to all business in the
downtown district, Member or
non member. The grand prize
was $100. Businesses were
judged on cleanliness, being
inviting to customers, flowers and
ornamentation, and window display.
The judges took their jobs very
seriously; thank you Teri Willard,
Anja Salazar and Randi Carlton.
When presented with the
winning certificate, Kathy Larsen
asked that the winnings go to the
Vernonia Cares Food Bank.
2 nd Place was awarded to
Black Bear. Honorable Mention was
awarded to Vernonia Florist.
VCC would like to extend a
big thanks to chamber member Lisa
Edgar from Vernonia Florist for her
willingness to recruit and manage
this event. She is an example of how
members can be a part of building a
more sustainable Vernonia.
that have been happening throughout
the Vernonia region following the
2007 flood. The City of Vernonia now
owns the property and is restricted by
FEMA in how the property can be used.
Current plans call for the City to use the
space as a municipal parking area.
COME ONE, COME ALL
Help support Logger Athletics
Kathy Larsen and the Made in Vernonia store won the Store Front Contest
sponsored by the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce.
Greenman Field
August 30th from 6-8 pm
VHS Cheerleaders will be hosting a cleanup
day to get ready for the 2012 Football
Season. A grant from True Value Hardware
has enabled us to get paint and supplies.
The cheerleaders have already cleaned up and prepped
the field and stadium. VHS is looking for community help
in finishing up the project.
Please gather in the stands at 6pm if you are able to help.
For more info: Cheer Coach Denise Way cheercoachdee@gmail.com
or Betsy Miller bmiller@vsd.k12.or.us
Offers Good Through August 31, 2012
Phone (503) 429.2617
Kitchen Countertops
Fax (503) 429.0941
Fireplace & Furniture
ABSOLUTE@AGALIS.NET
Tubs & Vanities
www.absolutemarbleandgraniteinc.net
