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4 letters to the editor/community bulletin board august18 2016 Readers Lend Their Voices... To the Editor, I have something I want to get off my chest, and as a former Mayor, I feel qualified to say it. I want you to know the City is running wonderfully!! WE have working for us a fabulous staff, including City Hall, Public Works, The Library, and the Police Dept. One of the reasons for our success is due to a Council and Mayor who are thoughtful and appreciate who pays the bills. They spend our money wisely. But, most of all, we have a whiz of a whiz for a City Administrator in Josette Mitchell. I can sing her praises on so many levels. We are very fortunate. So, if the opportunity presents itself, and you are so inclined, take a moment to thank those who are working so hard to make Vernonia the lovely place we live in. Sally Harrison Vernonia To the Editor, Hello, “Brian from Wauna” here, at least that’s how most of you know me. July 29 th was my last official day of employment with Wauna Credit Union. I have some health issues that Vernonia Weather July 2016 DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ave/Tot HIGH 81 79 71 66 70 79 68 65 69 70 72 67 74 77 70 70 73 71 72 80 83 67 70 85 85 81 86 90 91 73 73 75.1 LOW 57 55 53 47 44 48 53 49 48 51 49 49 42 49 45 50 54 53 50 47 49 55 44 45 54 50 49 48 49 51 43 49.9 PRECIP 0 0 0 0 0 0 .18 .15 T .01 0 .04 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .38 Weather data is collected at the U.S. Weather station at the Vernonia Water Plant have required my full attention and made retirement a necessity. I have worked in this community for over ten years, and although we don’t live in town, I have always felt a part of it. This letter is long overdue. There are too many names to list, so I want to thank the entire community for the love, support, and prayers that have been sent our way. We don’t attend church, but you would think we did with the outpouring of prayers and cards we have received through them. I am certain they have helped. I have always felt like a giving person, but I learned how important it is to also be a gracious recipient as others can then feel the fulfillment of giving. It does come naturally to many in this community. Thank you. Having been here for a while I have seen others go through severe hardships, and the people of Vernonia always came through for them. Your hearts are in the right place, we need each other! I guess along with thank you, I want to encourage everyone to be nice to each other. Being nice to people really pays off. Being a good neighbor, holding a door for someone, offering to help when you see a need, or simply sharing a smile and a kind word, all can make a difference in someone’s life. You never know what someone may be dealing LaCabana will be temporarily closed due to a family emergency. Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Call Juan 971-704-4811 MOVING SALE 56940 Timber Rd. August 20th 9:00 am to dusk Too many items to list! AUCTION NOTICE at Storage, Too 58605 Nehalem Hwy. South Vernonia, OR (503) 429-7867 CC26 - 10x20 J. Christie CC27 - 10x20 J. Christie C23 - 10x20 T. Baker G9 - 10x20 M. Clough Auction will be held Wednesday, August 24 12:00 pm Cash or certified check only HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters space permitting. Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. Upcoming Events with, and a simple act of kindness may help their day. I like to think that in some small ways I have made a difference in some of your lives, and I know you have made a difference in mine. Thank you! Senior Picnic - Friday, August 19, noon at Anderson Park. Hot dogs, hamburgers provided, bring a side dish. With much gratitude, Brian Franck Vernonia American Legion Texas Hold’em - Saturday, August 20, 7:00 pm at the Vernonia American Legion Hall, 627 Adams Avenue. To the Editor, I really, really, really don’t want this job! If WOEC members want a real shot at lower electric rates, VOTE FOR NICK GALADAY as District 5 Director! It’s election-time. Keep an eye out for the WOEC ballot in the mail! The mailing is ordinary, not particularly noticeable. You’ll have to watch for it. What is important is that you vote!! Usually, only very few of the several thousand members vote. Directors stay in office for years, election after election, simply because the same two or three hundred people vote each year. Make this time different. Time to bring WOEC into the 21st century. WOEC needs new blood. After watching the presidential campaign party conventions Bev and I got into a discussion about the difference between ambition and avarice. And the fact anyone seeking to become a public servant at any level has to have at least a little ambition. I, on the other hand, have unlimited ennui! And that’s not funny, if you equate my level of ennui with laziness. I’m no one to be running for public service! But: Since moving to the WOEC service area 10 years ago I’ve VHS and Oregon-American Alumni/Vernonia Society Picnic - Sunday, August 21 at Ander- son Park. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Community Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. To be added to the map visit https://facebook. com/vernoniacommunitygarag- esale or visit the Chamber of Commerce office at 1001 Bridge St. West Oregon Electric Co-op An- nual Meeting - Saturday, August 27 at the Cabin in Vernonia. Registration starts at 10:00 am, meeting starts at 11:00 am. Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Commu- nity Picnic - Saturday, Septem- ber 10 at 1:00 pm. Columbia City’s Show & Shine - Saturday, September 17, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Columbia City School. All Vehicles wel- come. For more information go to “Columbia City Celebration” on Facebook. continued on page 5 Camp 18 to Host Tool Swap & Show The Camp 18 Logging Museum, home of the Loggers Memorial, is proud to be sponsoring the first annual “Hammer In” Event and Antique Tool Swap & Show, August 27th and 28th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Camp 18 Logging Museum - Blacksmith Shop. Bring your equipment, tools, and projects to work on with fellow blacksmiths, or simply watch! This event is free! If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Herman Doty (503) 990-4134 or Mark Standley (503) 434-0148, for more information. Columbia Humane Society Featured Pet Draco has been in the shelter system going on a year. He came to us in January and was adopted for a couple weeks but returned for not sharing toys with the other dog in the home. He would do best in an adult home with no other pets. He is a cattle dog/pitbull mix and is approxi- mately 3 years old. He is a loyal dog with lots of love to give. Web: www.columbiahumane.org Phone: 503-397-4353 2084 Oregon Street St. Helens, OR 97051 Email: animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org
