community
june19
2014
PUD Announces 2014 My Fair Lady Court
Columbia River People’s Utility
District has announced the members
of the 2014 My Fair Lady Court. This
year’s My Fair Lady Princesses are:
Donna Worley, representing Scappoose,
Charleen Pruett, representing Clatskanie,
Rachel Kelley, representing Rainier,
Barbra Bynoe, representing St. Helens,
and Katharine Denckla, representing
Vernonia.
Donna Worley, Scappoose
Donna was born and raised in
Salem, Oregon, and moved to Columbia
County in 1981. Donna was a very busy
wife and mother, raising three children,
working as a Tupperware Consultant, and
taking classes to complete her college
degree. After 44 years of school Donna
is proud to say she is a Washington State
University graduate. Donna stays busy
with nine grandchildren, volunteering
to teach Sunday School for the Catholic
Church, and volunteering at the
Scappoose Food Bank. Donna was also
a volunteer Ombudsman for Columbia
Things to Ponder:
Character Flaws
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willing for anyone to perish. He dem-
onstrates His wonderful grace and
mercy toward all people. He requires
that we admit our sins and seek His
forgiveness. “But if we confess our
sins to God, he can always be trusted
to forgive us and take our sins away.”
I John 1:9 (CEV).
Life is a test we all must take.
Sometimes the lessons we face are
tough and we don’t pass the first or
second time. Some problems prove to
be much more difficult to overcome,
but God will not abandon us in our
journey to become like Christ.
Paul reminds us in Philippi-
ans 1:6, “For I am confident of this
very thing, that He who began a good
work in you will perfect it until the
day of Christ Jesus.” Never give up in
your struggle to overcome your fail-
ures. The Good Shepherd is always
with us and the Holy Spirit is ever
present to help when we listen to His
voice. Keep in mind that everyone
who claims to be a Christian faces this
challenge. Take heart and be encour-
aged that a crown of righteousness
awaits those who put their faith in Je-
sus Christ and sincerely strive every
day to be more like the Master.
County. Her hobbies also include
quilting and reading.
Charleen Pruett, Clatskanie
Charleen was born and raised
in Salt Lake City. After completing
her nursing degree, Charleen had the
opportunity to live in Texas and South
Korea as an Army nurse, settling in
Columbia County in 1991. As a busy
mother of three, Charleen balanced
raising her family with caring for
the health needs of those in her
community. Charleen has a long
history of volunteering; currently she
volunteers for her church, the Public
Health Foundation, Medical Reserve
Corp of Columbia County and Kiwanis
Club of Clatskanie. When she is not
volunteering Charleen’s interests include
photography, crocheting, gardening,
reading and buying and selling on E-bay.
Rachel Kelley, Rainier
Rachel was born and raised
in Morrisville, Vermont, moving to
Columbia County in 2005. Rachel and
her husband of 34 years have raised 6
children together and have provided
a loving home for 100 or more foster
children. The dedication and caring
Rachel has given to her foster children
earned her and her husband Foster
Parents of the Year in 1995. In addition
to spending time with her family,
including 5 grand children and one great
grandchild on the way, Rachel enjoys
gardening, camping, ATV riding, and
Absolute
About the My Fair Lady Pageant
The My Fair Lady Pageant is
held during the Columbia County Fair
each year to recognize senior women
for their outstanding service in our
community. The PUD, the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program, Columbia
River Fire and Rescue and Northwest
Apparel are co-sponsors of this year’s
pageant.
Stop by the Vernonia Public Library to fill out a registration form
June 24th 10:30 anmn - 11:30 anmn
Is It Alive? Living and Nonliving Thingsn You may be
surprised to learn what things are and aren't aliven
Dirt and seeds are on the agendannnnnbe ready to have
some fun!
June 25th 3:00 pnmn - 3:30 pnmn
Bill Nye The Science Guy DVD
July 15th 10:00 anmn
Award winning storyteller Christopher Leebrick will share
his multicultural repertoire including world folk tales,
original stories, narrative poetry, whoppers and jump tales.
* There will be programming for youth K-6th and for youth age 1-PreK**n
All programs are freen 701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia
** Parent/guardian/adult caregiver is required to stay with child during programn
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her husband of 43 years Katharine is
fortunate to have met a lovely, funny and
caring man to be part of her life. When
not busy volunteering and spending
time with family Katharine likes to read,
camp, travel, bike and garden. Although,
Katharine is ready to trade gardening in
on a new hobby!
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needle crafts. Some
of her most treasured
memories are family
gatherings, watching
the
children
and
grandchildren grow and
of course – marrying
her husband.
Barbra Bynoe, St.
Helens
Barbra
was
born in Portland,
Oregon and raised in
Seattle,
Washington
moving to Columbia
County in 2007. Barbra
is married and has
two sons and two grandsons. Although
Barbra has held several jobs she finds the
most joy and fulfillment in volunteering.
Barbra has taught Sunday School for the
last 30 years and currently volunteers at
Top Notch Senior Thrift Store. When
she is not volunteering Barbra enjoys
puzzles, traveling and being with her
family. Her most treasured memories
include the birth of her sons and when
her grandson says “I love you.”
Katharine Denckla, Vernonia
Katharine was born in Seattle,
Washington, and moved to Columbia
County in 1979. Katharine is very
busy volunteering with Columbia 911
Communication District, spending time
with her 7 children, 11 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild. After losing
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