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community december6 2018 Vernonia Teenager Publishes Children’s Book For her high school senior project, Vernonia High School stu- dent Kendra Stefan decided to write, illustrate, and publish a children’s book. Anyone who’s attempted a project of this scope probably dis- covered that it’s a great deal of work. For that reason, it makes sense that there aren’t many seventeen-year-old published authors. Kendra started her proj- ect in 2017, and in mid-November 2018, Jackie Moves to Bunsvill went live on Amazon. So, how did it feel to hit the publish button? Accord- ing to Kendra, “It was an adrenaline rush.” On Saturday, December 15 at 2:00 pm, the Vernonia Library will be hosting a book-signing. Stop by and listen to Kendra read Jack- ie Moves to Bunsvill. She’s donating a copy to the library and will have copies for sale. Look- ing back, her favorite part of writing a chil- dren’s book was drawing the characters, coming up with their personalities, and seeing how all of those different personali- ties would mesh together. What did she like the least? Working with for- matting programs and fixing gram- matical errors. “Just because it was so tedious and time-consuming.” Now that her book is done, Kendra has some great advice for 7 Coastal Marten Proposed for Protection continued from page 3 exemption include maintenance of exist- ing fuel breaks, firefighting activities, and habitat management. The proposal to list the coastal DPS of Pacific marten was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2018. Publication will open a 60-day public comment period. The Service will con- sider comments from all interested parties received by December 10, 2018. Informa- tion on how to submit comments is avail- able at www.regulations.gov by searching under docket number FWS–R8–ES–2018– 0076. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice works with others to conserve, pro- tect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more informa- tion about their work and the people who make it happen, visit https://www.fws. gov/cno/ or connect via Facebook, Twit- ter, YouTube, and Flickr. young writers: “As soon as words start flowing through your head, write them down, because you can always organize those ideas into sto- ries.” Where Do You Read The Voice? Coastal Marten BUY ONE GET ONE Sue Schrier, Patty Schrier, Darlene McLeod, & Helen Bateman reading the Voice - with a little help from their friends - in Oatman, AZ. Visit US today for all your financial needs! We saddle shoe. Do you? Muffy’s Josh, Juli, Teresa, Margy Josh, Teresa, Lisa, and Laura 905 Bridge Street 905 Bridge Street (503) (503) 429-6271 429-6271 950 Bridge Street Vernonia, O8 97064 503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050 www.muffys.com World Headquarters Vernonia, Oregon 1/2 PRICE Instead of doing her homework, former VHS graduate Morgan Harral was reading the Voice at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. usbank.com 503-429-5000 Lunch or Dinner with purchase of 2 beverages Open 11am - 9 pm Closed Tuesdays 854 Bridge Street, Vernonia Mon-Thur, Dine in only. Limit one coupon per table. Not valid with any other offer. Poppino Painting 503-429-7101 Tim Poppino 19025 Woods Road Vernonia, OR 97064 Licensed Bonded Insured CCM#90548 Member FDIC V ernonia C hristian C hurch Absolute MARBLE QUALITY FABRICATION & INSTALLATION Everyone is welcome in our vibrant & active community! Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Pastor Sam Hough 410 North St. Vernonia • Youth and Adult Sunday School • Evening Youth Groups 4th-6th Grade Junior & Senior High MARBLE GRANITE TRAVERTINE • Home Study Groups • Outdoor Ministry Christian Bow Hunters of America Annual Sportsman’s Banquet FREE ESTIMATES office@VernoniaChristianChurch.org 503-429-6522 Kitchen Countertops Fireplace & Furniture Tubs & Vanities CCB#204480 Phone 503-429-2617 AbsoluteMarble@frontier.com
