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To the Editor,
I want to sincerely thank all of
the wonderful people of this community
and elsewhere for their magnanimous
help and good tidings in making my
medical journey through chemo-
therapy, in these trying times, more
fulfilling and less stressful. God bless
you all and thank you, thank you, thank
you!
Terrence Schaumburg
Vernonia, OR
To the Editor,
When you see or hear about the
FREEWHEELERS Club what do you
think of? Jacked up, muddy pick-ups?
That was my first impression, too. But
then I found out about them and all they
do around the community.
They recently took on the
project of maintaining the Pioneer
Cemetery. They also pick up trash
along the road entering Vernonia from
each end. If someone is in need of help
they’re usually the first in line to offer
their help.
I recently attended one of their
meetings and was impressed to find out
the strict rules they abide by. If you see
the FREEWHEELERS decal on their
truck, ask them about it. They were
very cordial and interested in what I
was asking for - help with the Pioneer
Cemetery. I asked them to talk and
think about it for awhile, but by the time
I got home I had a message saying they
would be honored to have it as one of
their projects.
When you see them around,
please take a minute to stop and say
thank you for all they do. They’re not
looking for honors, but I’m sure they
would appreciate a thank you!
The Cemetery Committee
would also like to thank Ray Pelster for
the many years he mowed the Pioneer
Cemetery and the work he does around
town.
do not commit nearly as many crimes as
younger individuals. Of course, we do
not have much control over this factor.
The second is rapid and suitable
consequences or punishment by the
justice system. This we can impact.
Forget about the numbers
being tossed at us and the tired history
lessons regarding the construction of
the Columbia County facility. Without
a jail to house these convicted criminals,
we place ourselves, our friends, and our
neighbors in jeopardy every day of the
week and year. Without a jail, we will
bear the consequences and they do not
look good, regardless of the alternatives
being suggested. Without a jail, we
make our sheriff’s deputies work much
more difficult.
My wife and I fully support the
Jail Levy. We urge you to mark “yes”
and support the jail in our county.
Paul and Judy Nys
Rainier, OR
To the Editor,
Vernonia’s 4 th of July fireworks
are just around the corner! Which
makes this the time of year where I start
asking for donations to fund this year’s
awesome fireworks show! This will be
the fourth year that I have had the fun
job of lighting up the sky for our town’s
4th of July show. Every year we have
pulled together enough funds to put on a
show with $5000 worth of fireworks…
let’s keep up the tradition and keep the
party going! Now I need help from
everyone to bring together the funds to
keep the party going! I will be putting
up collections jars around town for
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2014
donations, so help me out by pitching
in… and get your friends to pitch in as
well! You can also donate by writing a
check made out to ‘Vernonia Fireworks’
and mailing it to:
Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
c/o LT. Loren Loomis
555 E. Bridge St.
Vernonia, OR 97064
Publisher and Managing Editor
Scott Laird
503-367-0098
scott@vernoniasvoice.com
If there are any questions at all
about the fireworks show that we put
on each year, feel free to contact me by
phone (503-396-8433) or email (loren.
loomis@intel.com).
Let’s have an awesome 4th!
Contributors
Chip Bubl
Dr. Ken Cox
Tobie Finzel
Dr. Carol McIntyre
Grant Williams
Loren Loomis
Vernonia
To the Editor,
As a Vet, the right to vote is
one of things we have fought for in
this country. Voting is one of our most
important civil liberties.
It is interesting that Ms.
Martwick’s political signs all have
the word VOTE on them, because she
herself cannot be bothered to vote.
Since 1999, Oregon voters have
been given 38 opportunities to vote.
Ms. Martwick only voted 8 times in the
last 15 years and not at all since 2008.
That means that in the last 15 years, 38
ballots were sent to her and she could
not be bothered to mail in her ballot.
Voters in other states have challenging
voter ID laws, bad weather and hours
upon hours standing in line in order to
cast their vote. Ms. Martwick simply
has to, vote, stamp, and mail, it’s that
easy and yet this is too much for her.
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Potluck & Movie Night
at the Grange
Titus & Son’s, Inc.
Serving Your Communty Since 1987
Friday, May 16th
Carol Davis
Vernonia Cemetery Committee
Potluck 6 pm (bring a dish to share)
Movie 7 pm
To the Editor,
A few years ago, actually many,
I was seated in a sociology class at
OSU and we were discussing criminal
justice and some of the variables related
to unlawful behaviors. In essence, we
learned that there are really only two
interventions which are effective in
changing criminal behavior.
The first is aging. Older people
55670 Timber Road
Vernonia, OR 97064
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The
Blues
Brothers
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All ages welcome but... rated R for profanity
Vernonia Grange Hall - 375 North Street
Next Showing will be on June 21st~ "A Mid Summer's Night Dream"
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Owner
Ph. (503) 429-5005
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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7
Lady’s Night Wed 5-12
Cedar Side Inn
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Open Mic Night
Live Music
Saturday, May 31st
Karaoke
Every 2nd & Last Friday
May 24
Third Member
Taco Tuesday
from opening until 9pm
3 hardshell or 1 softshell $4.25
Ping Pong
Every 2nd & Last Sunday
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