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4 letters to the editor/community bulletin board october6 2016 Readers Lend Their Voices... To The Editor, As Alumni of Vernonia Schools, we are hopeful the voters within the Vernonia School District will vote yes on the upcoming school bond. A Yes vote will accomplish many things for the community, the District and its students, including: • eliminating the construction debt; • finishing the campus; • upgrading the Mist school; and • ensuring ongoing quality education for its students. During the past four years, we have been actively involved with over 200 Alumni to raise funds for athletic fields and facilities for the Vernonia Schools. So far, we’ve raised over $250,000…….which is enough for a softball field, a baseball field and a small amount towards a new track. Much much more is needed in order to really finish the campus. A Yes vote will ensure the campus will be completed in a timely fashion. Jim and Kathy Eckland Keizer, OR To the Editor, Our Vernonia School Superintendent, staff, and students need to stop worrying about finances and focus on education. We need to free up the money needed by voting YES on the school bond on November 8 th so our schools can concentrate on putting education FIRST! We really don’t want to ask for money from Vernonians but this will be important for our community to succeed. As you can see on the mailings and the Voice articles the costs per house hold is very reasonable. When you vote YES you are doing the right thing for our kids and our community. Even if you are not a property owner you can vote YES on the school bond. If you are not registered to vote you have until October 18. You can find voter registrations at the library and city hall. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR KIDS AND VOTE YES ON THE SCHOOL BOND NOVEMBER 8 th . Thank you very much for your support. Sonia Spackman Vernonia To the Editor, It’s not every day a painting tells the story of a 24-year friendship, thousands of miles of highway traveled, and an intimate aesthetic exchange— all while commenting on topical issues ripped from the day’s headlines. But that’s what the paintings do in “Two Artists Collaborate,” my new exhibition with Shawn Webber at White Space Gallery in Portland. I’d like to invite you attend the show. While some people know me from my appearances on my brother’s hit reality show, “Little People, Big World,” on TLC, art lovers in Portland and beyond know me as a prolific painter with a penchant for social commentary. My friend and collaborator Shawn Webber is a respected Bay Area-based painter and member of the trail-blazing art collective, The Oyster Pirates. Together we traded 13 paintings back and forth over the course of a year in a collaborative project blending our individual styles together in unexpected ways. The finished works are sexy, subversive, and just a little bit sinister. The exhibition runs October 6, 2016 through December 1, 2016, at White Space Gallery, 1439 NW Marshall Street, Portland, OR. Sam Roloff Portland To the Editor, I first met Margaret Magruder in the late 70s when we co-led the Clatskanie 4-H Livestock Club. The club was active year-around, had over 30 members, and every kind of large animal allowed at the County Fair. Parents were encouraged to participate with their 4-Hers. The values that Margaret stressed were hard work, leadership, and helping others. The expectation was that each club member gave their all during meetings, at home with their project and at County Fair. Margaret was available when the kids and families needed additional support and encouragement. The club members highly-respected her and followed through with what they needed to be doing, including leading the meetings and helping younger members. Community service was emphasized, not just locally, but county-wide. They washed cars for business owners who supported 4-H, helped 4-Hers in other Columbia Humane Society Featured Pet Hi, my name is Kipp. I am a pointer mix, neutered male. I am white & black, weigh about 46 lbs, and have a ton of energy! I don't think I like cats, but I love other dogs and love ATTENTION. I need room to run and a place to call home. I also really love to play ball. Please stop by and meet me. My adoption fee is $200. Web: www.columbiahumane.org Phone: 503-397-4353 2084 Oregon Street Email: animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org St. Helens, OR 97051 parts of the county, and volunteered for extra duties at the County Fair. These values allowed the kids to make lifelong friends throughout Columbia County. Several of them are business owners today and continue to support the Fair. Most of them have become supportive parents of 4-Hers because of their positive experience with Margaret as their leader. Margaret was able to teach these values because she practices them. She works hard, has strong leadership skills, and truly believes in helping to build a strong community. To her Columbia County IS a community. I know she will serve us well. Please join me in voting for Magruder for Columbia County Commissioner. Elaine Heck Clatskanie, OR To the Editor, Columbia County, what a place. Great people, long history, wonderful options for recreation, and a landscape that is second to none. Wayne Mayo has been an active member of Columbia County for most of his life. Being in the construction industry for most of his professional life, he has met and worked with folks from many backgrounds. He’s lived in much of the County, from Scappoose to Deer Island. I have learned a lot from this man. He was always a great father to me and my siblings and he’s always treated people with care and respect. I cannot count how many times he has helped someone in distress on the side of the road, brought Easter baskets to local businesses, or picked up hitchhikers. He’s a family man, a good neighbor, and would do a great job working to help your family thrive as a county commissioner. Some politicians would see a shoeless man, stomp their feet and demand something be done. My dad would go out and buy the man shoes. Derek Mayo Round Rock, Texas To the Editor, There is one candidate who has the right qualifications and the right temperament to help lead Columbia County into the future - Margaret Magruder. Except for her years earning a bachelor’s degree at Willamette Upcoming Events Meet the Candidates - Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 pm at the Cabin in Vernonia, 901 Park Dr. A political forum with candidates for Vernonia City Council, Mayor, and County Commissioner. Graveyard Dash - Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am, starts at the Memorial Cemetary. 3K/6K Run/ Walk. Prizes for best costume. Halloween Sidewalk Parade - Monday, October 31, 4:30 pm, starts at City Hall, line-up begins at 4:00 pm. Hot Dog Feed - Monday, October 31, 5:00-7:00 pm at Grace Family Fellowship, 957 State Ave. FREE! Everyone welcome. Mist-Birkenfeld Fall Festival - Saturday, November 5, dinner served at 6:00 pm, entertainment begins at 7:00 pm at the Mist School, 69163 Hwy 47. University and a master’s degree at Syracuse University, Margaret is a lifelong Columbia County resident and a third generation farmer. For the past 20 years, she has served as coordinator of the Lower Columbia Watershed Council, working with industry, property owners, state and federal agencies to accomplish environmental restoration throughout the county, and still keep jobs. Her leadership and understanding of local government has been proven through her service on the 6J School Board, the Columbia County Budget Committee, the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, and the Democratic Central Committee. Her innovative, environmentally friendly wool insulation manufactured in Rainier is proof of her business acumen. For years she has worked collaboratively with others to accomplish good things for her community, county and state. Margaret Magruder’s education, experience, and temperament are exactly what Columbia County needs right now. Join me in voting for Magruder for Columbia County Commissioner in November. Janet Willey Clatskanie 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. Where do you read the Voice? Show us where you have traveled. Submit your photo by email to: scott@vernoniasvoice.com Register to VOTE October 18, 2016 is the last day to register to vote in the November 8, 2016 General Election. You can register online: http://www.co.columbia.or.us/ departments/elections-department/voter-registration, or in person at the Columbia County Elections Department 230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051. (503) 397-7214 Office hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (M-Th). Voter registration forms are also available at Vernonia City Hall, Vernonia Public Library and offices of the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
