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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
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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
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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.
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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
