community The Farm Table may15 2014 9 continued from front page ness. She also likes the serving and presenting aspect of catering and will take the lead in that aspect of the business. “We kind of tied it all together and made this amazing company that sort of offers a little bit of ev- erything,” says Warren. The three women have formed a friendship around three of their children who are all in the same grade together at school. “One of the reasons this works so well is that all our schedules are the same. So we can cover for each other – one of us can pick up all the kids while the others are working,” explains Riddell. Warren says the company will travel within a thirty mile ra- dius to cater events. She says eventually The Farm Table will offer drop-off trays of food for com- pany functions as well as “dinners ready” and date night packages. “We’re going to slowly open up into a lot of things,” says Warren. Business is already starting to take off. Warren says they already had some clients for Mother’s Day and have five parties in- terested in weddings at the farm this sum- mer. They made a big impression at their first event when they served hors d’oeuvres, cookies and specialty cupcakes at Kala Co- ta’s book signing at the Vernonia Library on May 7. Warren says she has lots of ideas for hosting events at the farm. She is ar- ranging to in- volve a horse carriage com- pany for wed- dings. Tables will be built from pallets Left to right: Jennifer Draeger, Rebecca Riddell and Robyn Warren. and old barn their customers. “We want you to be able to choose wood. The lower level of the house what you use here and where you want to be on the will be set up as a suite property,” says Warren. “There are so many different for the bridal party and ways to set it up at our place with lots of options.” Vernonia seems to be a good match for War- a stall in the barn will be ren and her family. “We are loving it here,” she says. made into a comfortable “This is one amazing community.” spot for the groom and We think the community is going to love The his party. Farm Table Catering and Events as well. Warren says the idea is for the business to be different than other event loca- tions. She says they want to be flexible to the needs of For more information visit The Farm Table Catering & Events Facebook page or call 503-789-1477. Kala Cota Book Signing Friends and supporters showed up at the Vernonia Library on May 7 to purchase signed copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimers’s & Other Dementias. Cota’s poem “Rewind” is published in the new book. Cota’s poem is about spending time with her mother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. The 101 stories in the book act as a portable support group for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, covering the entire journey- from diagnosis through end of life. Cota’s book signing was a fundraiser for the Vernonia Library and will help fund a Memory Garden at the Library in honor of Cota’s mother. Cota was surrounded by family and friends at the event. The event was a big success; the book sold out and more copies are being ordered by the Vernonia Library. 1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, or  97064 Terry Schaumburg MIKE PIHL  LOGGING CO., INC Benefit Dinner The Vernonia Community rallied once again on May 3 to help one of their own. Local good guy Terry Schaumburg is battling cancer and friends organized a benefit dinner at Cedar Ridge Conference Center to help his cause. The turn out was great and everyone had a good time helping support Terry. Donations for Terry are still being accepted at Wauna Federal Credit Union. ra th Health Se l Pa r lo ca tio 503-429-1470 cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 mplogging@frontier.com A Soul Quest n! Readings by Stacey Lynn ces vi Na tu ne w Specializing in  Private Timber Free Estimates Family Dining Full Breakfast Menu Dr. Carol McIntyre Burgers & Beer Naturopathic & Chinese Medicine Prime Rib Fri & Sat 503.429.3928 cccmnd@yahoo.com naturalpathhealthservices.com 503.429.0214 758 Weed Avenue Vernonia, OR, 97064 Palmistry Tarot Angel cards Medicine cards Sacred Path cards Osho Zen Ruins & more Like us on Facebook If you have questions or are unsure how to go forward in life This can help Reasonable rates Safe • Fun • Confidential For appointment 503-828-8323 entertainment only