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community may7 2015 VHS Class of ‘75 to Honor Classmate with Jamboree Event 11 “Pat was the class jokester,” said Vanderzan- gages the audience.” The Vernonia High School Class of 1975 will The Class of ‘75 will be continuing a tradi- honor one of its beloved members when they host a den. “If you ever needed a laugh, you always knew tion of VHS alumni organizing and hosting fundraising fundraising event on August 8 th during the annual you could go to Pat.” The Vernonia Education Foundation (VEF) has events for the new school. This will be the second time Friendship Jamboree weekend. The Pat Curl Memorial Sports Benefit- been raising funds to help construct athletic facilities alumni have hosted an entertainment event during Jam- “Laughter Through the Years,” will feature entertainer at the new Vernonia Schools campus, which opened in boree weekend, following the Class of 1973’s “Give Tony Pace and will raise funds for the Vernonia 2012. According to Jim Eckland of the VEF, to date the Back Bash” which was held during the 2013 Jamboree Education Foundation’s Sports Initiative for track and Sports Initiative has raised just shy of $80,000 from and featured Elvis impersonator Justin Shandor for two 174 alumni, plus a few non-alumni. In addition, the shows. Alumni also organized the “Biggest Class Re- field and cross country facilities. Class of ‘73 Give Back Bash brought union,” prior to the opening of the new school campus Pat Curl is remembered by in $10,000, the Gary Davis Memorial and are currently organizing the “2 nd Biggest Class Re- his former classmates as a remark- donated $4,000, and a $10,000 local union,” to be held on August 16, 2015. ably generous, funny and delightful match (from Evelyn Holce) for the human being. He was a track and Tickets are available at www.patcurlbenefits.bpt.me. OSAA grant for the football practice cross country star who led the cross field, which has al- country team to state and was induct- ready been construct- ed with the inaugural class into the ed, brings the total to VHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. almost $104,000 for “Pat liked everybody, and sports-related contri- everybody liked him,” said class- butions since Octo- mate Tammy Smith Vanderzanden. ber, 2012. Construc- After starring at VHS, Curl tion of a new softball went on to attend and run cross field on the campus is country at Clackamas Community scheduled to begin this College and then Western Kentucky Pat Curl, VHS Class of 1975. spring. University. After graduating from Tony Pace is a Las Vegas head- WKU he taught school and lived in Louisville with his line entertainer and performing artist wife Chris and two sons. Pat Curl passed away in October 2014 after a who has spent thirty years combining This will ensure OUR future success in brief battle with cancer. He remains an inspiration to an extraordinary singing voice with a competing for gravel contracts throughout clever comedic wit. Known as “Amer- his friends, fellow athletes and community. “We had already started planning this event ica’s Best Kept Secret,” and “The Man the Northwest. This huge increase will before Pat passed away,” said Vanderzanden. “We de- With the Voice,” Pace is a unique talent increase OUR profit margins and allow US cided this would be great way to honor Pat and to direct who continues to amaze audiences all over the world with his singing, musi- the funds to the sports he loved.” to build up OUR infrastructure and purchase The “Laughter Through the Years” event will cianship, impressions and comedy. the latest in mining equipment, so that when Vanderzanden saw Pace per- include a VIP reception with a pre-show performance by Pace, hearty appetizers, gift bag and VIP seating, form last year. “He was the entertain- this tax is repealed in the future, we will beginning at 5:00 PM. The main show starts at 6:30 ment at a company event we had and already have a distinct advantage even and tickets range from $50 for preferred seating to $25 he was a big hit,” she said. “He was appropriate for all ages and really en- for general admission. if we have to compete dollar for dollar, THE AGGREGATE INDUSTRY IN MULTNOMAH, WASHINGTON, CLARK AND CLATSOP COUNTIES WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE VOTERS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY IN ADVANCE OF THEIR VOTE TO TAX YOUR GRAVEL INDUSTRY WITH AN ADDITIONAL TAX! VHS Hall of Fame Inducts Second Class Nine new members of the Vernonia High School Sports Hall of Fame were inducted at a ceremony on Saturday, April 4th at the Cedar Ridge Retreat and Conference Center. New inductees included: two time State High Jump Champion Gary Davis, 1969; All State Basketball Ken Nanson, 1954; two time State Wrestling Champion Steve Wolf, 1994; two time League MVP Volleyball Tarah Pond, 1995; All State Football Tim McLeod, 1980; two time State placer in Track Sheri Hiveley, 1980; All State Football Brent Thompson, 2007; two time State Champions Boys Basketball teams from 1976-77 and 1977-78; and Community Supporter Evelyn Holce. ensuring OUR healthy growth and success for decades to come. As an added benefit to Columbia County, the displaced workers from YOUR aggregate industry will certainly be qualified to apply for work at OUR mines and pits. And as they leave YOUR county to work in OURS, maybe they can ride on YOUR newly expanded bus system that cost them their jobs. Again, THANK YOU very much for supporting the businesses of OUR counties. Paid for by the Steve Wolf 1994 Wrestling Tarah Pond 1995 Volleyball Tim McLeod 1980 Football Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday - May 10th 10am – 4pm Honey Glazed Ham Chicken Marsala Lemon Peppered Salmon Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Rice Pilaf Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Scrambled Eggs & Home Fried Potatoes Bacon & Sausage Links Waffles with Strawberries Biscuits and Gravy Fresh Fruit Assorted Salads Homemade Desserts Regular Menu served from 7am – 11am and 4pm – 8pm Buffet served from 10am-4pm BUFFET ONLY 11am-4pm Adults $25.95 Seniors $23.95 Children (6-12) $12.95 Children (0-5) Free 503-755-1818 42362 Highway 26, Elsie, OR Evelyn Holce Community Supporter ou Y if l a c o L p o h S to d r a H “Itʼs ” e te it m m o C b o J a e v a Donʼt H & Treasures Galorist Remember Mother’s Day with flowers! Sunday, May 10th 736 Bridge Street • 503-429-2000
