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16 obituaries/classifi ed ads february16 2017 In Memory of... Vernonia Robotics Programs continued from page 11 Pastor D.J. Dickey several design adjustments to their robot during the build wraps up in March for those fortunate enough to make it to process. “We’ve tried many things, and fi nally just came up the national competition in St. Louis, Missouri. with a solution to one problem, and that was really great!” The FRC challenge this year, “Steamworks” is a says Leach. steampunk themed event that invites teams to prepare a Leach says part of the competition involves work- steamship for fl ight and offers teams the opportunity to ing within an alliance of several score points three different ways: other teams. “We’ve been at this through collecting balls (fuel for for three years now and there are the steamship), delivering gears to usually smaller tasks in the com- operate it, and then attaching to the petition for rookie teams and then steamship by grabbing and climb- there are the bigger tasks for more ing a rope in preparation for the experienced teams. We like to fl ight’s launch, which signals the have a broad range of tasks we end of the competition. can do so we can score a lot of The Vernonia FRC team, the Log- points and be more helpful to the gerbots, are currently building their other teams in our alliances.” robot, which needs to be completed A big focus of FIRST by February 21, and preparing for Tharis E. King Reiff competitions is on coopera- their competitions on March 23-25 December 19, 1924 - February 9, 2017 tion and sportsmanship, and the at Clackamas Academy of Industri- Tharis E. King Reiff, 92, former- program encourages competing al Science, and on March 3-April 1 ly of Vernonia, late of Beaverton, died teams to work together, share in Lake Oswego. They have been Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Rose ideas and knowledge, and help severely hampered by weather can- Lane Adult Foster Care Home in Beaver- each other. Above: Sean Coffey explains the FRC challenge celations at the school and are be- ton. A Celebration of Life Service will be Leach says she often for this year with Nick Costley. Below: Ransom hind schedule on their project, but Smith and Ellie Brewer work on the FRC robot held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 scouts other teams at the compe- are working hard to get ready for while mentor Robin Larson looks on. am at the Vernonia Christian Church, 410 titions in order to know the ca- the upcoming competitions. North Street, Vernonia. Concluding Burial pabilities of their competitors and help Sean Coffey is a sophomore Rites & Interment will follow at 2:00 pm fi nd good alliance partners. “I ask them and co-captain of the Loggerbots, at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 what their robots can do and also watch along with senior Kaitlyn Eyrrick. Bridge Street, Vernonia. Arrangements are them during their matches,” says Leach. Coffey explained what the Logger- entrusted to Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral “Scouting has always been fun for me be- bots were working on in the school Home in Vernonia. cause I get to meet a lot of people from shop building on Saturday, Febru- around the Oregon community or even ary 11. “One of our robot’s jobs is from around the world to gather gears so we’ve designed a if we advance that far pocket that the gears slide into and in the competition.” then the robot drives it up to a peg Leach explained on the ship where a human player the robot’s computer lifts it up and places it on the ship,” Cedar Ridge is currently seeking applicants for part- program uses two cell explains Coffey. “We need to get time housekeeping and kitchen positions. The ideal phones, with one on 12 gears on the ship to complete candidates will be friendly, reliable, detail oriented and have the robot to accept the the task. The big twist this year good communication skills. Applicants must have the abil- signal from the other is that we have a defi ned volume ity to work evenings and weekends. Experience a plus, but phone which is con- that the robot has to fi t in; which is not required. If interested, visit www.visitcedarridge.com or nected to the computer entirely different from other years email ryan@visitcedarridge.com. controllers. “The pro- when there was just a perimeter the Production workers wanted for entry level sawmill graming goes through base had to fi t in.” positions. Competitive wages and benefi t package. Must be the wireless connec- Other mentors of the FRC pro- able to pass drug screen and have a current driver’s license. tion of the phones,” gram include Brett Costley, Robin Apply in person at 69480 Banzer Rd., Mist, OR 97016 Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM explains Leach. “The Larson, and Robbie Brewer. command phone has “This year’s team is young,” The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council seeks Seasonal button commands pro- says mentor Eyrrick. “I am certain Reforestation Specialist. Must possess valid driver’s gramed in and when we push the but- we will have a functional, and low tech robot. Not nearly as license, car insurance, reliable 4-wheel drive vehicle that can tow utility trailer. Able to plant trees weekly thru spring in the tons, it tells the robot what to do. It uses fl ashy as the past. But that is all part of the learning process weather, lead crews, maintain nursey plantings and lift up to 80 smart phone technology that the younger as well.” lbs. Basic computer, mapping, photography, record keeping, generation are used to using, and opens The Vernonia robotics programs are giving local quality control and friendly communication skills desired. Self- their eyes to see what cell phones can ac- students a great opportunity to learn real world skills, that motivation, strong work ethic, safety skills and background tually do.” include technical knowledge, along with important inter- check required. Hourly wage and mileage reimbursement. The FTC competition challenge personal skills. Tools and equipment provided. Flexible work environment. is announced every year in early Sep- “I love that robotics is about cooperating, working Please email resume to: maggie@nehalem.org - or mail to: tember, and regional competitions start with others and gracious professionalism,” says Eyrrick. Upper Nehalem Watershed Council, 1201 Texas Ave., Suite at the end of January. The entire season A, Vernonia, OR 97064 July 15, 1941 - February 11, 2017 Pastor D.J. Dickey, 75, a former longtime resident of the Vernonia community, late of Portland, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street, Vernonia. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 3:00 pm to be held in the Vernonia High School, 1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia. Arrangements are entrusted to Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia. 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