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january5 2017 VERNONIA’S volume11 issue1 www.vernoniasvoice.com reflecting the spirit of our community Banks Pharmacy Delivery Service Helps Local Residents Since Philip Darrah closed his Vernonia Pharmacy location several years ago, some local residents have had diffi culty getting their needed pre- scriptions. Now a new service is help- ing those who have trouble traveling to Banks get their medications more con- veniently. Holly and Wayne Vaughn have been working with Darrah through his Banks Pharmacy location and are pick- ing up and delivering prescriptions, as well as other needed medical supplies, in the Vernonia area. free Vernonia Has a New Mayor ways had a good relationship and, often when I was in there, he would ask me if I would mind taking back a prescrip- tion for one person or another here in Vernonia,” says Holly. “This had been happening ever since he closed up the pharmacy here. As a joke I said, ‘Why don’t you just hire me to do your deliv- eries.’ And he paused for a moment and said, ‘Sleep on it and talk to me tomor- row.’ And that’s how it started.” The service operates three days a week - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Wayne Vaughn works City Recorder Stephanie Borst administers the Oath of Offi ce to new Mayor Mario Leonetti at the January 3, 2017 City Council meeting, as Councilors Mike Seager and Jill Hult look on. Newly elected City Councilors Bruce McNair (seated, bottom right) and Susan Wagner were also sworn in. Vernonia Chamber Receives Funding for July 4 th Celebration The Great American Bash is ON! It’s the kind of specialized and personal service you are not surprised to fi nd in a place like Vernonia, a place known for neighbors looking out for each other. For the Vaughns delivering those needed medications really is a la- bor of love. “You get attached to certain people,” says Holly. “We care about the people and we’re much more than just a delivery service. I love it and so does Wayne. We love seeing the people, vis- iting a little, and making sure they are OK.” Holly says the idea for the ser- vice started back in June when she had stopped by the Banks Pharmacy for her own personal needs. “Phil and I al- in Hillsboro and picks up at the Banks Pharmacy at 3:45 pm on his way home, so any deliveries need to be called in by 2:00 pm. Wayne drops off some of the prescriptions on his way into town at the Vernonia Health Center before they close at 4:30, where customers can pick them up themselves. In the early eve- ning, between 5:00 and 6:00 Holly and Wayne home deliver the rest. “With the colder weather and bad driving conditions people are start- ing to use the service a lot more,” says Holly. She says they will have anywhere from three to ten deliveries three days a week, and those numbers are growing. Holly says the service has been much needed in the community, since continued on page 7 The Columbia County Cultur- al Coalition, supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust, has recently awarded a grant to the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) to re-establish the Great American Bash (GAB) on July 4, 2017. Mark Brown, Grace Family Fellowship Board Chair, was instru- mental in the restart of the GAB. Brown volunteered for the Vernonia Preven- tion Coalition when it previously held the Bash and wanted to see the family oriented event continue. He approached the VACC and volunteered to help pro- mote and produce the event. Additional sponsors include Vernonia Hands on Art and the City of Vernonia. Addi- tional support will be provided by the Vernonia School District. inside 7 where do you read the voice? 8 worth the trip: columbia river hwy 11 vhs winter sports 15 2016 favorite photos Welcome 2017! “We wanted to provide some- thing for our community to be able to share at least one day a year together and celebrate and be reminded of how far we have come and the hope that is before us,” said Brown. Nicole Larke, VACC President, commented that the Great American Bash will include the annual parade through town, food vendors at Spencer Park and entertainment prior to fi re- works at Greenman Field. So far the Vernonia High School class of 2018 se- nior trip students have agreed to have a booth selling root beer fl oats and or- angecicles. Tickets for the concerts will be moderately priced. Interested vendors and musi- cal groups should contact the VACC at vernoniachamberofcommerce@gmail. com.