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community bulletin board/letters to the editor
july18
2013
Joy Creek Nursery
Offers
Free Classes
Joy Creek believes their
classes are a good way for garden-
ers of all levels to improve their
knowledge of plants and their gar-
dening skills. The classes also of-
fer an opportunity for gardeners to
meet others who share a similar
passion. Joy Creek hopes they give
confidence to the beginner and in-
spiration to the long-time gardener.
1:00 Sunday, July 21
Clematis Introductions: Is Any-
thing New Under the Sun? - with
Linda Beutler
In addition to showing garden-
ers the depth and breadth of the
genus clematis and how to grow
them, the Rogerson Clematis Col-
lection (RCC) is involved in trial-
ing “new” clematis. Join the RCC
curator Linda Beutler as we meet
new clematis and learn how they
are evaluated aesthetically and as-
sessed for garden-worthiness.
AARP Driver Safety Classes
A class will be held on
Wednesday August 7 from 9:00
AM to 4:00 PM at the Clatskanie
PUD, 495 E Columbia River
Hwy in Clatskanie. Karen Elder
will be teaching. To register call
State Farm Ins. 503-728-2800 or
Clatsop Community College 503-
338-2408.
On Wednesday August 14
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM a class
will be held at the Astoria Senior
Center 1111 Exchange Street in
To the Editor,
Just to clarify some rumors. The Vernonia Fire Volunteers
will be having a FOOD booth at the Logging show again this
year. We will not be selling Beer or hosting a Beer Garden. Please
come support your local fire volunteers! Thanks.
Randy Carlton
Vernonia Fire Volunteer
To the Editor,
A few years ago, my friend and I traveled to Florence,
OR. While there, we took in a show that, quite frankly, has
changed my life. We saw Justin Shandor in concert. He’s Elvis
Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist 2010. He looks
like Elvis, he sounds like Elvis and those of us who grew up
loving Elvis and his music can’t help but think Elvis has come
back to life.
Why has this changed my life? In June last year, I was
walking the halls of Washington Grade School for the last time
with a few of my childhood friends. We shed a tear or two as we
took the last steps out of those heavy metal doors surrounded by
brick. But then, we had the privilege to meander up the hill and
walk through the doors of the new K-12 school. Wow! Imagine
being able to attend this beautiful, new, pristine
school. It could only be a dream. At the time,
teachers were busy painting and preparing all their
old bookshelves and desks for the big move from the
old schools to the new school. Why do you want to
bring mud boots onto new carpet? My mind went
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Checks are preferred and should
be made payable to AARP except
in Tillamook.
These
courses
are
designed for seniors 55 and older
but anyone can attend.
Pre registration is required
and seating is limited so register
early.
For questions or more
information call Don Hawley 503-
861-1813.
Readers Lend Their Voices...
1:00 Sunday, July 28
Ferns - with Judith Jones
The Fern Lady is back with de-
lightful tales and information about
what she calls the most architec-
tural of plants. Learn how to chose
ferns for specific sites (including
hot, dry ones), how to care for them
and grow them well.
20300 NW Watson Road
Scappoose, OR 97056
503-543-7474
www.joycreek.com
Astoria. Ron Bline will be teaching
and to register you may call the
Senior Center at 503-325-3231 or
CCC at 503-338-2408
All of these courses will be
completed in one 6 hour session
with some breaks and a 45 minute
lunch period.
The cost is $12 for AARP
members and $14 for non-
members. Tuition is payable at the
start of class except in Tillamook
where you pay when you register.
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Weather data is collected at the
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Vernonia Water Plant
something. Maybe we could have a fundraiser. Hey, remember
that guy who looks like Elvis and sounds like Elvis? Maybe we
could get a Las Vegas performer to come to Vernonia Schools.
Guess what folks? It’s going to happen!
On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the people of Vernonia
have the opportunity to have a great time while supporting the
children of the community. This will be Jamboree weekend!
Time for parades, greasy food, tractor races, gun wielding people
in fur coats, logging show events, motorcycles, classic cars &
bicycles lining the streets!
Up at the beautiful new school, 1000 Missouri Avenue, as
part of our 40 th Reunion, the Class of 1973 is sponsoring a “Give
Back Bash”. Justin Shandor and his fabulous 8 piece band will
entertain you and take you back in time. There will be two shows
in the new school Commons. Justin will croon to those who
love the Elvis of the 50’s and 60’s at the 2:00 p.m. performance.
Then at 6:00 p.m., surely dawning a jumpsuit of some kind,
he’ll knock your socks off with some (oh heavens, don’t tell
mamma what you saw on the Ed Sullivan Show) gyrating hip
movements. It is reserved seating and ticket prices are $15,
$25, $35, $50, $75 and $100. You may reserve your seats by
calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or going online
to: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/294028. We strongly
encourage purchase of tickets prior to the events. If paying at
the door, please bring cash! We’ll also have some great things to
raffle at the first show. Bring cash!
At the end of the concerts, from 8-11:00 p.m., the school
will be open for an All Class Alumni Open House where you can
tour the school and visit with old friends.
I challenge some of my old classmates to put aside
politics and come have a good time. I’ve heard from many people
that they don’t want to support the schools because they’re being
taxed to death and they don’t like the decisions being made by
administration. I have lived and breathed this event for the last
year working my tail to the bone. If you can’t do it for the
kids, would you do it for me? Oh, did I mention? Bring
cash!
Kathi (Medges) Knowles
VHS Class of 1973
Beaverton, OR
To the Editor,
A humble thank you to people who came out to share
in the “YOUR EVENT” at Hawkins Park on July 13th.
So many people to thank and you know who you are. The
nature of this was not to bring attention to any one person
but to celebrate community and maybe offer rest to those
who needed it. There were 260 plates of food served and
about 300 or so that came through during the day FREE,
all were welcomed. The weather was beautiful and so were
the people who both served and were served. So, a simple
thanks to each of you and thank you God for a wonderful
day!
Mark Brown
Vernonia
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