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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 2014)
community Meet the New Dairy Princess Ambassador for Columbia County Teri McGettigan was crowned as Colum- bia County’s Dairy Prin- cess Ambassador (DPA) for 2014-2015 by Kiara Single outgoing DPA. Teri is the daughter of Terry McGettigan and Cora VanOsdol of Warren, Oregon. She is a senior at Oregon State University, pursuing a degree in Agri- cultural Management with a minor in Animal Science. Last year, Teri traveled the state as Rodeo Queen repre- senting Tillamook County. She was a previous county Dairy Princess Ambassa- dor in 2011-2012. She is a graduate of Scappoose High School and former 4H mem- ber, showing dairy, horse, poultry, plus static exhibits. Besides her stud- ies, she stays busy on her family farm. Coronation was held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Sauvies Island Grange, which was transformed into a lively “Moodi Gras” celebration. Guests feasted on hors d’ oeu- vres, desserts, ice cream sundaes and milk of course, provided and served by the Columbia County Dairy Women, who sponsor the coun- ty Dairy Princess program. Heidi Wismer, a former county and state DPA, emceed the event. Teri was first interviewed by judge and dairyman, David Wismer of Wismer Dairy in Gaston, Oregon. She then presented a re- quired milk commercial and a speech entitled “Country Strong” to about 65 guests, dairy dignitaries and visiting royalty. Before the “crown- ing moment,” Kiara Single, highlighted her year as out- going DPA and was present- ed with scholarship awards, graciously donated by area businesses and organiza- tions. Kiara will continue her studies at Portland Com- munity College this fall. Princess Teri is al- ready on a yearlong adven- ture around the state and county, appearing in pa- rades, fairs and festivals; fulfilling a mission to pro- mote dairy products and ed- ucate the public about dairy farming and the dairy indus- try. In January 2015, she represents Columbia County at the Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador contest held in Salem. She is available for guest appearances at area events and schools to promote dairy and good nutrition. Contact Diane Larson, President of Oregon Dairy Women’s Associa- tion at (503)312-6130. Come and meet Dairy Princess Teri at the Milking Parlor & Red Barn at Oregon State Fair, August 27-September 1 st, the Scap- poose Sauerkraut Festival September 20 th, the Fall Festival at St. Fredrick’s Parish, and the Children’s Fair October 25 th both in St. Hel- ens. august7 Hot Dogs For Sale at ‘The Dog Park’ A new business, ‘The Dog Park,’ officially opened for business on August 1st dur- ing Jamboree. The business, a hot dog cart run by Eric Urban, will be serving Hebrew National all beef hot dogs and will be lo- cated at the corner of Bridge and Washington next to the Vernonia Senior Center. The business will be open just through the rest of the sum- mer and on selected weekends through the fall. Hot Dogs will cost $2. Toppings will include ketchup, yellow and spicy brown mustard, chopped onions, jalap- enos and sweet relish. All will be served on a steamed bun. You 11 2014 can add chips and a drink to your dog for just $1 each. “This is mainly a sum- mer business for me,” says Ur- ban, who teaches Life Skills to K through 8 special education students at Vernonia Schools. “Once school starts I will try to be out at city events and on as many sunny weekends as I can.” Urban expressed thanks to The Black Iron Grill & Black Bear Coffee Company for let- ting him use their kitchen for food prep and clean up, and also to The Sentry Market where he orders and stores the hot dogs and buys fresh onions and condi- ments. Michael and Steve Calhoun had a reservation for the first hot dogs to be sold on opening day of ‘The Dog Park.’ ne w Na tu August 13 ra th Health Se l Pa r lo ca tio ces vi Baby & Toddler Time 11:00 - 11:30 2nd Wednesday of month Songs, rhymes very short books toys and bubbles! Family Dining Full Breakfast Menu For ages 0-3 older siblings welcome Burgers & Beer Dr. Carol McIntyre Prime Rib Fri & Sat Naturopathic & Chinese Medicine 503.429.0214 503.429.3928 cccmnd@yahoo.com naturalpathhealthservices.com Check us Out on Facebook 758 Weed Avenue Vernonia, OR, 97064 Vernonia Public Library Vernonia Computer Services 1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, or 97064 Computer problems? We can help. Hardware testing, repair, replacement Mac – Windows – Linux Software install/upgrade Virus/spyware removal Custom systems built Housecalls Bill Langmaid (971) 998-3705 bill@rangelights.com Available by appointment MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC Specializing in Private Timber Free Estimates 503-429-1470 cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 mplogging@frontier.com n!
