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12 community/classified ads september25 2012 Volkswalking continued from front page cal clubs then host local walking events. The walking routes are marked and maps are provided. Most Volkswalking events are 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, long; most also offer a shorter 5 kilo- meter option. Volkswalking events are usually accessible to strollers and many are wheelchair friendly. Other Volkssporting events in- clude popular bike rides, which are 25 kilometers or 15 miles. Swimming and cross-country snow skiing events com- plete the set of Volkssports. Recently a Volkssporting club in Banks was folded, opening the door for a new club to be formed that could fill a void in the Vernonia area. Information about starting a club is available at the website for the American Volkssport As- sociation at www.ava.org. The first step in starting a new club is to contact the Regional Director. I spoke with North- west Regional Director Sam Korff who said, “We would love to see a club started in Vernonia!” Korff offered assistance to anyone interested on pursuing a new club; Korff can be reached by email at korffs@wildblue.net or by phone at 503- 369-9906. A club in Vernonia could pro- vide organized exercise and social activ- ities for its members. A local club could also host their own events several times a year—events that could draw hundreds of visitors to Vernonia who may stay to eat, shop, or overnight in campgrounds and Bed and Breakfasts. Anyone can participate in any Volkssporting event; you do not have to be a member of a club to participate. Events are open for no charge. Mem- bers of a club who wish to receive credit for completing an event pay a small fee, usually about $3. When a milestone is reached, such as ten or fifty events or 1000 km walked, club members are recognized for their achievement. One woman from Portland has participated in 5,300 events; a gentleman from Battle- ground, WA has logged 35,000 km. A trail rating system is used to signify the degree of difficulty of the terrain of the trail. Trails go from com- pletely paved and flat to rugged walks with significant gains in altitude of over 3500 feet. Clubs often provide a self-guid- Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Look for our next issue on October 9th. Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory and Rachel Hoyt, Samantha Humphrey, Ross Mathews, Peni Flores Attendant: Ray Pelster Warranty on all parts and labor Now offering 2 and 4 wheel alignments 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Serving since 1873 58605 NEHALEM HWY. S. 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Gregory and Rachel Hoyt SERVICES For more information about volkswalking you can go to the Cedar Milers Volkssport Club page on Face- book. For a list of upcoming events in Oregon go to www.walkoregon.org. For events in Washington go to www.esva. org. E C I V SER PAIR E R & Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory FOR RENT day at 10:00 AM, fifty-two weeks a year, and walk somewhere around the Port- land area, Parrow says between twen- ty-five to eighty people participate each week in these events. Parrow, by the way, has a di- rect connection to Vernonia, She is the daughter of Art and Enid Parrow and older sister to Vernonia City Councilor Randy Parrow. Volkswalking activities are a fun and healthy way to regularly interact with friends and neighbors. It also could be an economic boost for a small town that already draws motorcyclists and bi- cycle riders. Why not Volkswalkers? VERNONIA Serving since 1953 3 bdrm 2 bath house plus bonus room. $1050 per month. 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