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2017
In Memory of...
Vernonia Robotics Programs
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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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