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in other words/classified ads 2016 Congratulations... Natalie Wallace Natalie Wallace (VHS class of 2012) graduated from Western Oregon University on June 11, 2016. Natalie received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry, she graduated Cum Laude with Honors. Natalie was recognized as a member of Who’s Who july21 among Students in American universities and colleges and was honored as a nominee for both the WOU 2016 distinguished leadership award and for the outstanding woman graduate for the class of 2016. Natalie is currently working in the Salem Hospital ER as a medical scribe and will be applying to medical schools in the fall. Natalie will also be traveling to Jamaica this summer on a university sponsored service trip to deliver supplies and provide education in underserved areas of that country. Natalie would like to thank all of the local scholarship sponsors from the Vernonia area who helped her have such a great financial start for college. A special thank you to the local and state chapters of the P.E.O. for their continued support and to Katie Poetter and Dana Hyde for all their help. Walkers Take to the Streets to Fight Suicide continued from page 8 how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.” Local sponsors for the Columbia County Out of the Darkness Community Walk include Columbia Community Mental Health, Grocery Outlet, Les Schwab, Dutch Bros., Bi-Mart, and Fred Meyer. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 17 HELP WANTED 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPE- CIALIST Columbia 9-1-1 Com- munications District (C911CD) is conducting a hiring process for full-time Communications Specialists. Log on to www.co- lumbia911.com and click on ‘Ca- reers’. For any questions call 503-366-6976. Cedar Ridge is currently hiring kitchen staff for evenings and weekends. We are looking for self-motivated cooks who have a current food handlers card and preferably one year of food service experience. Candidates must show strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, ability to multitask, attention to detail and solid work ethic. Must be able to work cleanly, efficiently, and with careful attention to preparation. If interested, visit www.visitcedarridge.com or email ryan@visitcedarridge.com. Bridge Street Bits By Karen Miller “LIAISON,” noun, pronounced “lee-ey-zawn”, a contact or connection between two units, a person who initiates and maintains a contact or connection. Believe me, it took longer to figure out the spelling of liaison than it did to write this article. At any rate, the Senior Center Board would like to welcome Kim Tierney of the Vernonia City Council as liaison between the Council and the Senior Board as we progress toward the new Senior Center Building and other matters of importance between Council and the Seniors. Welcome Kim! can be answered by knowledgeable Michelle Moore. She has visited the former senior center for many years. Her new office is right off Hwy 30 going into St. Helens. Call her at: (503) 987-1809 SHIBA stands for Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (state of Oregon). For further assistance from a SHIBA rep for Columbia County, call the Scappoose Senior Center (503) 543-2047 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? Here are nine upgrades that pay you back: 1) Get new siding 2) Insulate the attic 3) Replace the roof 4) Replace the entry door 5) Renovate the bathroom 6) Build a wood deck 7) Remodel the basement 8) Add a family room 9) Refresh the kitchen. LOCAL SENIORS take note, the annual Senior Center Picnic at Anderson Park is fast approaching. Bring salad, a side dish or dessert; hot dogs and burgers will be provided HELP WANTED: The Senior Center Meals on and cooked up by our capable senior chefs. Wheels Program is in urgent need of help The date is Friday, August 19 - see you around to deliver meals. Background checks are 11:30! required. Please call Wendy, MOW coordinator at (503) 467-1635 if this is a volunteer area you MEDICARE AND HEALTH CARE QUESTIONS might want to consider. NOTEWORTHY NOTES and NUMBERS: FOOTCARE: Make your appointment at the Vernonia Health Center. Last Wednesday of the month. (503) 429-0622 VETERANS SERVICES: First Tuesday of the month. Learning Center. 1 to 7 pm MEALS ON WHEELS info: Wendy (503) 405- 0187 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: All are invited. Second Friday of the month. Food Bank Bldg. 10:00 am SENIOR SERVICES: Community Action Team: Juliann Davis (503) 366-6584 NEWSLETTER NEWS: Karen (503) 429-0273 SENIOR SIGN OFF: Some of us lean to the left, some of us lean to the right, and some of us are self-centered. SEE YA’ AROUND TOWN… Vernonia Senior Center • 939 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912 Church Directory (in alphabetical order) Assembly of God Sunday School: 9:45 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 pm Wayne Marr, Pastor 662 Jefferson Avenue 503-429-0373 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 am Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 am Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women: 12:10 pm Roger Cook, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street 503-429-7151 The Crossing Southern Baptist Church of Vernonia Wednesday, 7:00 PM Troy Pound, Pastor Cabin in Vernonia 901 Park Drive 503-819-892 Grace Family Fellowship Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Thursday Prayer: 6:00 pm Greg “Mac” McCallum, Pastor 957 State Avenue 503-429-6790 Nehalem Valley Bible Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 10:45 am Tues. Ladies Bible Study: 9:30 am Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 am Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 503-429-5378 Open Door Gathering Place Service: Sunday 6:00 pm Grant Williams, Pastor 375 North Street 503-702-3553 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15-4:30 pm Sunday Mass: 12:00 pm Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator 960 Missouri Avenue 503-429-8841 Vernonia Christian Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service in Youth & Family Center: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org Sam Hough, Pastor 410 North Street 503-429-6522 Vernonia Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School Carl Pense, Pastor 850 Madison Avenue 503-429-1103 Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11:00 am www.VernoniaSDAC.org Larry Gibson, Pastor 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. 503-429-8301
