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community july18 2013 “Hands On Development” Provides Structure continued from front page Instead Gump was encouraged to start her own program and after talking with Urban about the possibility, starting actually looking into the reality of starting something from scratch. Funding for the program came from the estate of a friend of a friend who recently passed away and had heard about the program before she passed and wanted to help. “She gave us $3,000 in April and on Mother’s Day she passed away,” says Gump. “We have a little angel.” Gump found help from local 501(c)(3) Hands On Art who has provided financial pass-through assistance for the program. Urban says the program focuses on learning skills including reading, listening, and sign language skills. Art projects provide development of fine motor skills. Music and dance will also be incorporated into the program this summer. Diana Martin leading an arts and crafts project. 11 The program is also open to community.” friends and family of developmentally Urban says that one of the other disabled children which helps with benefits of the program is the opportunity learning social skills including personal for parents to meet and socialize. “This space boundaries and working in groups. could build into a support network for “Having typically developing kids the parents and help give them ideas.” involved in the program is fantastic for Gump says she sees a modeling and social tremendous difference in Savanah this summer skills and integration while the program has of kids into the been going on. “It’s like community, which is another important night and day from last summer,” says Gump. part of our program,” “She has things to do that says Urban. “A lot are geared towards her. of times people with disabilities don’t She sleeps at night now. And it gives her kids to get incorporated play with. Savanah will into the community. never be an easy child, This provides more community but we can get through a day without all of us exposure and helps ending up in tears.” them become more Savanah Gump integrated into the Vernonia Baseball Plays at State Tournament continued from front page baseball experience. The goal of J.B.O. is to provide each child, regardless of skill level, an ability to com- pete in baseball against other players of similar skill and age. Players are divided into separate divisions based on age and skill level; the Senior National team is made up of boys aged 13 and 14. All players are required to play a certain number of innings in every game. Walters says pitching has been a real strength for his team this year. “Our pitching has been outstand- ing,” says Walters. “At the county tournament they had a radar gun and Bailey Morrison threw the ball 72 mph, which is really moving at this age. He consis- tently throws strikes and has great off-speed pitches.” Through the county tournament Morrison had faced 141 batters this season and struck out 71. Butcher and Elliott also throw hard and consistently get the ball over the plate. “When all three of these guys are on, no one can hit them,” says Walters. Walters says team defense has also been a strong part of the team’s success this season. The in- field is made up of Cieloha at third base, Butcher at Vernonia Senior National baseball team won the county tournament. short stop, Jake Patton at second base, and Gaven Ev- erett at first base. Elliot is the catcher. In the outfield, Bevill plays centerfield and, according to Walters, cov- ers, “...a huge amount of ground.” Adam Haun plays left field and newcomers Ryland and Bennett have been sharing duties in right field. Hopkins has been a utility player and fills in where needed. Offensively, El- Loc a Han Both vummel Meals Ploglam and Liblaly lules will have to be followed by all palticipating. Velnonia vummel Meals Ploglam is an equal oppoltunity plovidel. All ploglams ale flee of chalge. Fol mole infolmation 503-429-1818 Fol Liblaly Calendal go to: http://www.velnonia-ol.gov/living/lecleation/liblaly.asp a nic pr raf o ted goo duce d ! s New ti me & l & mor ocation e! ! d-c June through September (Between Post Office & Subway) Interested in Vending? Contact Bill (971) 998-3705 bill@rangelights.com n C ia OMM ve rn o A PROJECT OF: TY NI Wolking with the vummel Meals Ploglam we will be ploviding flee snacks to youth 1-18 flom 3:30-3:45 pm Monday-Fliday. rg continued on page 14 U Summer Reading Program at the Vernonia Public Library l o liot leads the team, with a batting average well over .700, six home runs and 42 RBI’s. Morrison, Butcher and Cieloha also swing big bats. Patton is the leadoff hitter and consistently gets on base and makes things Garden Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Ice cream - cones, shakes & sundaes Daily Specials Family owned and operated for over 40 years. 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia (503) 429-5018
