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community july21 Kiara Single Crowned Dairy Princess Kiara Single was crowned as Columbia County’s new Dairy Princess Ambassador (DPA) on April 13, 2016 by Lucy Kyle-Milward, outgoing DPA. Kiara is the daughter of John and Susie Single of Warren, Oregon. John works at the Portland dairy processing plant for Kroger Foods. Susie, a homemaker, also homeschools Kiara’s two sisters and a brother. Kiara is a junior at Concordia University in Portland, majoring in elementary education. During the month of May, Kiara traveled to Germany to learn about their educational system. Kiara’s coronation in April, was held at Sauvies Island Grange where the Hills Came Alive with the “Sound of Moosic.” An array of appetizers, desserts, ice cream sundaes and of course milk, was served by the Columbia County Dairy Women, (CCDW) who sponsor the DPA program and scholarships to graduating seniors. Heidi Wismer, a former county and state Dairy Princess Ambassador, emceed the event. Guest judge David Wismer, a Dairy Farmer of Wismer Dairy replied a Holstein. Her little sister even got into the act, answering an impromptu question of her own on dairy breeds. Before the crowning moment, Lucy Kyle-Milward, outgoing Dairy Princess Ambassador, highlighted an eventful year and was presented scholarship awards graciously donated by area businesses and organizations. Lucy is currently a sophomore at Oregon State University majoring in business. Lucy then crowned Kiara as Columbia County Dairy Princess Ambassador 2016-2017. Kiara’s year long reign takes her throughout Oregon and Columbia County to educate the public about the health benefits of dairy products, dairy in Gaston, Oregon, interviewed Kiara just before the event. She then presented a milk commercial and delivered a speech on “Milk; The Ultimate Replenishment Drink” to dairy dignitaries, visitors and visiting royalty. She was also asked an impromptu question about her favorite breed of dairy cow, to which she 11 2016 farming and the dairy industry. Catch Kiara at the Columbia County Fair & Rodeo July 20-24, 2016 where she will present awards at the Dairy Show; be at the Dairy Women’s Booth and around the Fair all week long watching her siblings show in 4-H. She has a busy itinerary of farmers markets, state fair, parades, school visits and community events such as the Vernonia Friendship Jamboree the first weekend in August. To request she attend a local event or dairy promotion, please contact Diane Larson at (503) 312-6130. In January 2017, Kiara will represent Columbia County at the Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador state contest held in Salem, Oregon. Reptile Man is Coming to Vernonia! Thursday, July 28, 6:30 pm At the Cabin in Vernonia (Hawkins Park) Doors Open at 6:15 pm VERNONIA BEAR CREEK 10K/5K RUN/WALK Benefiting Vernonia Cares Food Bank Saturday, July 30 Sponsored by the Vernonia Public Library, funded by the Oregon Ready to Read Grant at Anderson Park • Adult 10K Run • Adult 5K Run/Walk • Kids (6-9) 5K Run • Kids (5 & under) Fun Run RIDE INN To register go to http://www.signmeup.com/114488 Contact Jeana at 503-819-1511 or jeana.gump@gmail.com NowOpen!•15rooms•Fullyremodeled 900 Madison Avenue, Vernonia 503-429-0637 (c) 503-382-9380 jeromecordell@gmail.com SE 6, Noon-6 pm upon ne w Theraputic Massage Specializing in • Auto/Work Injury Rehabilitation • Medical Massage Cupping • Manual Lymph Drainage • Nutritional Counseling • Post Mastectomy Care • Oncology Support • Sauna on-site Heather Lewis, LMT, LMP, CLT, NT 847 Madison Avenue, Vernonia For appointments call: 503-429-4677 Insurance accepted #10732 Na tu ra th Health Se l Pa r ca tio ces vi New Day Massage and Bodyworks lo Family Dining Full Breakfast Menu 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 n!
