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schools may5 2016 School Opens Alumni Softball Field 11 The Vernonia School nia athletic fields since we District played the first game at started.” the new Alumni Softball Field Eckland also took on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. time to recognize the ef- The Vernonia Lady forts of all the volunteers Loggers defeated Willamina who contributed to the project, including coaches 14-8 in a comeback victory in Fetch and Smith and es- the first game played on the pecially noted the work of newly constructed field. Superintendent Miller and Athletic Director Gor- the many hours he person- don Jarman opened a dedica- ally spent working on the tion ceremony prior to the start field in order to help cut of the game and thanked nu- costs. “There aren’t too merous people for their help many superintendents in in getting the field built and Oregon who would spend opened. He pointed out the Jim Eckland threw out the first pitch at the new Alumni Softball Field on the Vernonia Schools campus. their weekends working on hard work and time dedicated a softball field,” said Eck- by Superintendent Aaron Mill- tric Cooperative, Everfin Energy, Brian er, offered “sincere thanks,” to Jim Eck- Grey at Knife River, Don Wallace and land. “Next time you see him, please Kassidy Fetch was the starting pitcher for the Lady Loggers in their 14-8 vicytory over land of the Vernonia Education Founda- KLS Surveying, and the City of Verno- say thanks.” Willamina in the first game at their new field. tion and thanked the alumni donors who nia. contributed to the fund to build the field. Eckland, who has helped head In addition Jarman thanked Senator Bet- up the effort to raise funds for sports fa- sy Johnson, Marc Brown, Dan Titus, Eli cilities at the Vernonia School campus, Everett, Joe Walters, softball coaches threw out the first pitch at the new field Mike Fetch and Ernie Smith, Robert to Lady Logger catcher Pearl Cook. Be- Watts Construction, West Oregon Elec- fore the first pitch Eckland spoke. E XPERIENCE M ATTERS! “When my wife Kathy and I launched this campaign back in October of 2012, we didn’t have a clue how many alumni we could track down or how much money we could raise. But that sign out there in the outfield means a lot to me. Over 200 alumni have been involved in this project. Some have written small checks, some have written big checks, and some have bought tickets to fundraising events. I’m pleased Jim Eckland of the Vernonia Education Foundation was instrumental in raising funds to build the new to report that over $250,000 has been contributed to Verno- Alumni Softball Field. Susan Conn Our Community’s Choice for County Commissioner Position #1 Veggies in Vernonia: Warm Weaer Vegetables in a Cl Place and Coon Problems Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 – 8 pm Vernonia Public Library Free presentaon by Chip Bubl, OSU Extension Faculty and Master Gardener Actively engaged in making Coumbia County a better place to live. “One of her most positive qualities is that she listens.” Vernonia Public Library 701 Weed Avenue 503-429-1818 Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 5 pm Tues & Thur 1 pm - 7 pm Sat 10 am - 4 pm Paid for by the Friends of Susan Conn Morrison Remodeling, Inc. Ha • Custom Home Construction • Home Additions nd -cr Loc al o rga nic sta rts & aft ed May - September go od NEW LOCATION! re ! Interested in Vending? PleaseContact Penny (503) 804-0424 or Bill (971) 998-3705 A PROJECT OF: n C ia OMM U o mo & Weed St. of Bridge The corner Adams Avenue City Hall) from Street) (across (at Bridge TY NI v e rn s & pro New lo duce cation ! ! • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Ceramic Tile Work • Commercial Tenant Improvements Garden Jim Morrison, Jr. Ph: (503) 429-0154 General Contractor MorrisonRemodeling@hughes.net CCB# 112057 Vernonia, OR 97064 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured June through September
