area news
june6
2013
Wauna Credit Union to Build New St. Helens Branch
Robert Blumberg, Wauna
Credit Union CEO and President, has
announced the next phase of a branch
enhancement strategy which has already
included the construction of three new
local branches since July 2010.
“We are pleased to inform
the membership, local residents, and
businesses we have purchased property
along Highway 30 in St. Helens and
intend to build a branch at the location,”
reports Blumberg.
According to Debi Smiley,
Executive Vice President / Chief
Operations Officer, and project manager,
the new branch will replace the current
St Helens Branch, which has served local
members at its Columbia Commons
Business Campus location since April 2,
2005. “Our members will appreciate the
larger and user-friendly building which
will offer two drive-up lanes including a
24/7 ATM, and easier access to Highway
30.” The official address of the new
branch will be 275 S Columbia River
Highway.
Rickenbach Construction, Inc.
(RCI) of Astoria has been selected
to serve as general contractor for
construction of the St Helens Branch.
“We have a long relationship with
RCI, extending back to 1988 and most
recently with the completion of our new
Warrenton Branch,” reports Smiley.
“They are a good partner for the Credit
Union due to their expertise constructing
financial institution facilities and their
practice of hiring local. Plus, they have
extensive knowledge with energy-
efficient building codes, which are very
important to our organizational Green
Initiatives Program.”
Jared Rickenbach of RCI added,
“We are grateful and excited for this
opportunity to continue our partnership
with such a recognized organization as
Wauna Credit Union”.
Doug Circosta of Partin & Hill
Architects, LLC, has been retained for
his services. A groundbreaking ceremony
will be scheduled for early this summer.
Construction of the new
Local Dog Training
Classes Available This Summer
People often feel
frustrated when their dog
repeatedly does not pay
attention to or listen to their
owner’s commands. A simple
solution to such behavior is
dog obedience training.
Eileen Williams, dog
trainer and Vernonian, has
been training service dogs
for others for over 20 years.
Seeing the need in her own
community, Eileen knew that
she would be able to help
others solve their dog problem
by offering her experience to
the public as a dog trainer. By
getting more involved with the
community, Eileen hopes that
through dog training courses,
not only will the dogs’
behavior improve, but that
more Vernonians will be able
to have great relationships
with their dogs. Eileen’s
dog training methods are
unique, and focus on positive
reinforcement instead of
forcing the dog into obeying.
She will be teaching skills that
she has learned from Dr. Ian
Dunbar, John Rogerson, Karen
Pryer, and Linda Tellington-
Jones (specifically Tellington
TTouch), along with her own
methods.
According
to
Williams, “Besides having
your dog listen to your
commands, there are many
other benefits that come from
training your dog.” Eileen lists
10 benefits of having a well-
trained dog:
1. The bond between the
owner and the dog grows
substantially.
2. You can travel more places
with your dog, for example:
dining al fresco with your dog.
3. Hotels and landlords may
waive pet fees.
4. You can save money at the
groomer.
5. You can save money at the
Veterinarian (the dog is less
likely to have to be sedated on
simple procedures).
6. You may be able to
visit family and friends at
retirement homes.
7. Well-trained, non-service
dogs are allowed inside banks,
home repair and appliance
stores, Macy’s, and any store
besides restaurant or food
stores by law. (Of course, some
store owners or managers may
St Helens Branch is projected for
completion later this year or early 2014.
“Our local members and our staff should
anticipate a seamless and exciting
transition since we will start preparing
them well in advance of the relocation of
the current branch to the new property,”
stated Joe Burks, who manages both
the St Helens and Scappoose Branches.
Renderings of the new branch will soon
be available for view at the St Helens
Branch and on the Credit Union web
site.
The new St Helens Branch will
be the fourth new branch constructed
by the Credit Union since July 2010,
including the Astoria Safeway in-store
Branch (July 2010), the Scappoose
Branch (November 2011), the first
LEED-Certified building in Columbia
County and the first credit union LEED-
Certified building constructed in Oregon,
and the recently opened Warrenton
Branch.
“The new St Helens Branch
is another important step in our
not allow pets inside the store).
8. It is easier to find a pet
sitter.
9. Your dog is less stressed
during chaotic situations,
because your dog can rely
on your safety and support
through knowing commands.
10. It is easier to have
company over with a dog that
has good house manners.
Currently, the dog
training course in Vernonia
will focus on dog obedience
and house manners. It will be
taught from 7:00-8:00 PM on
Tuesday nights at the Vernonia
Community Learning Center
from June 4 th to July 30 th . The
cost for the 8-class course
is $100 and can be paid by
contacting Eileen at 503-429-
0269.
Eileen has established
her own personal training style
(using unique methods and
tools to accomplish training
goals), and is passionate
about what she does. As an
avid animal lover, Eileen has
skills in many areas, some of
which include breeding dogs,
training dogs, and animal
communication.
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endeavor to provide our members more
convenience while saving them money
by owning rather than leasing office
space,” adds Blumberg. “Our goal is to
provide every household and business
in our three-county service region the
opportunity and experience to benefit
from membership with Wauna Credit
Union!”
Wauna Credit Union is
headquartered in Clatskanie, Oregon,
has total assets approaching $160 million
and serves nearly 17,000 members.
Branches are located in Astoria,
Clatskanie, St Helens, Scappoose,
Vernonia, and Warrenton. Anyone that
resides, is employed, attends school,
worships, or is a business or qualifying
organization in Clatsop or Columbia
Counties, Oregon, or Pacific County,
Washington, or is related to a current
member, is eligible for membership with
Wauna Credit Union.
For more information please
call toll-free 800-773-3236 or visit their
Web site at waunafcu.com.
Oregon Parenting Education
Week a Good Reminder
Oregon
Governor
John Kitzhaber recently signed
and returned a Proclamation
declaring May 19 th – May 25 th
as Oregon Parenting Education
Week, reminding all citizens of
the importance of being a good
parent.
Being a parent is the
most important and rewarding
job you will ever have, yet it
comes with many challenges.
Parenting can be made easier
by knowing the developmental
stages of your child and seeking
support from parenting programs
within your community. Positive
parenting includes nurturing,
protecting, and guiding your
child through all stages and
challenges. Parenting education
also promotes early learning
from prenatal to kindergarten as
the most important step towards
school success.
A parenting class will be
offered in Vernonia this summer
or fall based on interest and need.
Watch this newspaper for more
details coming soon.
The National Parenting
Education Network (NPEN)
describes the goal of parent
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education as “strengthening
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effective
development,
parent education can be
instrumental in supporting
children’s
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by decreasing stress and an
opportunity to promote school
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and skills that help them ‘learn
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able to take advantage of their
educational opportunities. Some
learning skills come naturally,
but others can be developed with
your help. As your child’s first
teacher we can promote school
readiness through parenting
education.
Effective
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child abuse and neglect, better
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