community McCord Crowned Rodeo Princess Makayla McCord of Vernonia was crowned as Columbia County Rodeo Princess at a coronation ceremony on January 9, 2016. Ms. McCord, a 2015 graduate of Vernonia High School, is the daughter of Dan and Kristina McCord. Makayla says she intends to try out for Rodeo Princess again next year. “Being a rodeo princess means more than just a crown,” says Makayla. “You give kids hope and you’re a big idol to them!” Where Do You Read the Voice? january21 2016 9 The Hough Family, Riley, Avery, Sam, Kari and little Sam all took a break in front of Niagara Falls during a recent family vacation to New York. THE RUSTY NAIL V ernonia C hristian C hurch Everyone is welcome in our vibrant & active community! Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Pastor Sam Hough 410 North St. Vernonia • Youth and Adult Sunday School • Evening Youth Groups 4th-6th Grade Junior & Senior High • Home Study Groups • Outdoor Ministry Christian Bow Hunters of America Annual Sportsman’s Banquet New ANNEX location open Thr, Fri, Sat office@VernoniaChristianChurch.org 503-429-6522 Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC Free Estimates Specializing in  Private Timber 503-429-1470 Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Ice cream - cones, shakes & sundaes Daily Specials Family owned and operated for over 40 years. 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia (503) 429-5018 cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 mplogging@frontier.com 1984 mist drive, po box 321  vernonia, or  97064