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february21 2013 VERNONIA’S reflecting the spirit of our community New Baking Business Spotted in Vernonia By Scott Laird free volume7 issue4 Smith Named Fire Chief public in January and quickly received certification to bake in the kitchen at the Vernonia Christian Church. Her main product at the moment is Squatch Balls Earl “Dean” Smith was named the new Fire Chief of the Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District on Saturday February 9, 2013. The announcement was made by the VRFPD Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual Banquet. “You have been chosen by the Board of Directors to become the Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief. You have been chosen for your leadership, desire to New Vernonia Fire Chief Dean Smith being serve, education and commitment administered the oath of office by VRFPD Board Member Don Shulte. to this community,” said VRFPD our requirements, he has exceeded Board member Don Shulte. Shulte read Smith the oath of them,” said Shulte. “I first met Dean in 2007 office. Board members Steve Weller and Terry Lindauer were also on hand. during the flood,” Lindauer told the Smith’s wife Amy was invited to audience. “I saw a spark in this man’s participate in the ceremony and was eye back then and he has not let me given the honor of pinning on Smith’s down. From Lieutenant in 2007 to Fire Chief in 2013-that is not very many new badge. Smith had been a volunteer years. He has moved very fast and you with VRFPD who was promoted to should be very, very proud of this man. Lieutenant in 2007 and then served He has a vision for our department and as temporary Duty Officer when the let’s all get behind him and help him previous Chief resigned. Smith was reach that vision.” The VRFPD Banquet was held promoted to Deputy Chief four years ago and has been working to earn the at the McMennamins Grand Lodge in qualifications needed to become the Forest Grove. The VRFPD gave several awards in recognition of outstanding full time chief. Shulte noted Smith’s work service; winners were Rookie of the in developing an EMT certification Year, Micheal Haley, Officer of the program that has recruited several Year, Dan Hanson, Firefighter of the volunteers, making the city of Vernonia Year, Kara Kemper, Volunteer of the a safer place. “Not only has Dean met Year, Amy Smith. A new business has been “sight- ed” around downtown Vernonia. Sasquatch Bread Co. prod- ucts have been seen at several loca- tions. Unlike their namesake, the Sasqautch Bread Co. is no hoax, legend or mystery. These healthy new products contain no high fructose corn syrup, wheat, or dairy. They also have no artificial sweeteners, colors or addi- tives. Some do contain eggs. They are quickly growing in popularity and are a favorite among kids as well as adults, and not just those looking for gluten free products. Everyone seems to like them! Vernonia resident Trish Smith started making her gluten and dairy free products as a favor for friends who were gluten intolerant. “It’s expensive to go out of town to get something and the products out Trish Smith recently started the Sasquatch Bread there taste like cardboard,” says Co., making gluten and dairy free products. Smith. “These are people who are just newly gluten sensitive and are used which are slightly sweet and about the to foods that taste good.” size of a donut hole. They are made with Smith says she didn’t start out almond flour, agave nectar and grapeseed intending to market and sell her prod- oil and contain pumpkin and sunflower ucts. People who tried her baked goods, seeds, almonds, raisins, and organic co- including a sister who sells Chai Teas in conut. They make a healthy dessert or Washington, enjoyed them so much and great snack and Smith says the kids she insisted she could make some money has asked to try them love them! with them. So Smith decided to give it continued on page 8 a go. “With some encouragement and a little bit of pressure they pushed me over the edge,” explains Smith. Now you Both the girls and boys basketball teams from can “encounter” them at Sentry Market, Vernonia High School have qualified for the State Tournament Made In Vernonia and Black Bear. this year. Smith says she started getting The Lady Loggers added to their regular season serious about selling her products to the Northwest League championship by winning the League Loggers To Play in State Basketball Tournament inside 5 12 14 city administrator report loggerbots ready to compete the good old days from the 14 voices crowd 19 the scuttlebutt Tournament on Saturday, February 16 with a 48-41 victory over Portland Christian. The Lady Loggers will host Heppner on Saturday, February 23 in the first round of the State Tournament. The start time for the game has not been determined. Heppner finished their regular season in fourth place in the Blue Mountain League with 12-4 league record and an 18-6 record overall. The Logger Boys closed out their league season with a 49-36 win over Delphian to take third place in the Northwest League Tournament. Austin Cutright was named League Player of the Year. The Loggers will head to Regis on Friday, February 22 for a 7:00 PM first round State Tournament game. Regis won the Tri-River League this season with a 13-1 league record and The VHS Lady Loggers won the NW League Tournament Championship. a 20-6 record overall. Photo courtesy of Tracy Easlon. VHS Sends Four to State Tournament Four Vernonia Loggers qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament following the District Championships held at the new Vernonia High School on February 15-16. Freshman David Kovelda won the District Championship at 145 pounds and senior Dawson Shay won at 182 pounds. Also qualifying for the state tournament were Mikol Pihl who finished second in the District Tournament at 170 pounds and T John Wolf who took second at 195 pounds. As a team the Loggers took third place in the District. Also placing for the Loggers were Andrew Jennings at 113 and Ethan Johnston at 160 who took third places; Jeffrey Goodman at 120, Vardan Grygorian at 126, Jason Bouslaugh at 132 and Zane Green at 152 who finished fourth; and Bridger Steward at 152 who took sixth. David Kovelda won the District Champion- ship at 145 lb. Photo by Mckenzie Titus.
