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Living on a Lake in the Country: Be Thankful for Mother Nature
2012
By Gayle Rich-Boxman
In viewing what has transpired on the east coast
recently, we may need to step back in time, recall what
we went through about five years ago, and be thankful
that Mother Nature gave us a break.
Many of you are all too aware of what people
are going through in the aftermath of such devastation.
Some of you were able to eventually rebuild here,
some had to walk away. It has been a tough go for
our neighbors, friends and family, yet I want to
share something positive that the F.E.M.A. (Federal
Emergency Management Agency) insurance adjuster
said to me when he walked into our Vernonia Realty
office soon after the government stepped in. He told
me that in FORTY YEARS of doing this, he had never
seen such an organized community! Now, THAT is
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something to be proud of.
Instead of horrific storms, winds and flooding
of our local rivers and lakes, we have enjoyed some
balmy temperatures, STUNNING fall foliage and a
very dry late summer/fall season. I caught moments
of people thoroughly enjoying Mother Nature while
snapping photos in the late afternoon at Vernonia Lake
recently.
Look around you and take note of how very
lucky we have been with Mother Nature smiling on
us while millions experienced the horrors that we all
faced in 2007. Be thankful this holiday season because
you aren’t dealing with a home completely destroyed
by water rushing in. Be glad that your local gas station
easily pumps your gas without miles of waiting in line
or getting none at all. Give an extra hug to your loved
one or your pet because you are safe. Take a moment
to enjoy the beauty surrounding you in all of Mother
Nature’s splendor. Sit down, take a break and count
your blessings.
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The National Weather Service welcomes volunteers
with an interest in observing and reporting severe weather to the
Vernonia Weather Spotter Training on Wednesday, December
5 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Vernonia Community Learning
Center, 939 Bridge Street,
The Skywarn program is completely voluntary. You
will be trained on significant weather events that occur in our
area and have the opportunity to call in several times a month
depending on the weather pattern in your neck-of-the-woods. If
you agree, they may occasionally call you for “ground truth” as
to what is actually happening in your community and near your
house. Most likely the phone call will be to confirm an indication
of potentially severe thunderstorms, like large hail, or damaging
wind. Other calls may be to verify heavy snowfall or peak wind
speed associated with large winter storms. The training is free
and open to the general public. Please register for this class at
VernoniaSpotter.DoAttend.com. Other training sessions may
be found on the webpage at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
skytraining.php. or 503-366-3934
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HM: 503-429-3400
CELL: 503-313-9006
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Grey Dawn Gallery
879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787
Photography - Bronze
And then think about donating to a charity
to support those who can’t afford it themselves in
the aftermath. It doesn’t have to be much. It can be
called your own “Pay it Forward” donation as a symbol
of appreciation for those who supported us in our
community when it happened here not-so-long-ago.
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1264 G ST.
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(503) 789-3835
(503) 235-8996
www.loweljmitchell.com
lowelljmitchell@gmail.com
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DENNIS
HM: 503-429-2810
CELL: 503-313-9044
950 Bridge Street
Vernonia, O8 97064
503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050
www.muffys.com
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Custom systems built
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Serving Vernonia since 1970
721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia
(503) 429-5018
Available
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10-6
and by appointment
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(971) 998-3705
bill@rangelights.com