North Douglas Herald
November 2024
Page 13
Veterans Corner
Statewide Veterans Ceremony
The Oregon Department of Veterans’
Affairs will honor all veterans of the
U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide
Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 11, in view of the Oregon
State Capitol Building.
This event will feature remarks by
dignitaries and special guests along with
ceremonial elements including a color
guard, singing of the national anthem, a
wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.”
The celebration will honor Oregon
veterans of all eras and will be hosted
at the Oregon State Capitol State Park
located on Court Street Northeast in
Salem — directly in front of the main
entrance of the Oregon State Capitol
Building.
The event is open to the public
and uncovered seating will be provided
for attendees. Accessible pathways
and seating areas for those needing
accommodations will also be provided.
Attendees are reminded to plan
accordingly for Oregon weather.
For those unable to attend, the event
will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
odvavet. If you have any questions about
this event, please contact ODVA at (800)
692-9666 or visit www.oregon.gov/
odva.
VA Education Bridge Grants
Apprenticeships, OJT, Career Schools
Are you a veteran looking to finish
your Oregon based apprenticeship, other on-
the-job training, or secondary career school
certificate, but need financial assistance?
Consider applying for the Veterans
Educational Bridge Grant, offered by the
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Eligible veterans can receive up to
$5,000 in funds if they are experiencing a
delay in their training progress. Funds may
be used for household expenses, emergency
needs, or in any other way that assists the
recipient to resume their training.
If you are a veteran, an Oregon resident,
and unable to complete your academic/
training program due to scheduling issues
or debt on a student account, please consider
applying for the Veterans Educational
Bridge Grant Program. Learn more at https:
//www.oregon.gov/…/Pages/Educational-
Bridge-Grant.aspx Oregon Department of
Veterans’ Affairs to Host Statewide Veterans
Day Ceremony at Oregon State Capitol Park
North Douglas Elementary School
Student of the Month:
North Douglas Middle School-
Student of the Month:
Oregon State Capitol State Park located on
Court Street Northeast in Salem — directly in
front of the main entrance of the Oregon State
Capitol Building.
The event is open to the public and
uncovered seating will be provided for
attendees. Accessible pathways and seating
areas for those needing accommodations will
also be provided. Attendees are reminded to
plan accordingly for Oregon weather.
For those unable to attend, the event will
also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/odvavet. If you
have any questions about this event, please
contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit
www.oregon.gov/odva.
Avery Swafford
Avery is a kind and helpful student. She is
respectful to her teachers and classmates.
Avery is always willing to help her peers
and her teachers. She is a joy to have in the
classroom.
– Mrs. Ward
Statewide Veterans Ceremony
The Oregon Department of Veterans’
Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S.
Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans
Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov.
11, in view of the Oregon State Capitol
Building.
This event will feature remarks by
dignitaries and special guests along with
ceremonial elements including a color guard,
singing of the national anthem, a wreath
laying and the playing of “Taps.”
The celebration will honor Oregon
veterans of all eras and will be hosted at the
Vincent Sartin-Bratton
Vincent displays his respect for others every day
in the classroom. He always raises his hand be-
fore speaking, he is polite in his interactions with
others, and he’s always aware of his surrounding
and respects other people’s space. Vincent is a
great student and respectful citizen.
– Mr. Ghelfi
North Douglas High School
Student of the Month.
Ryan Patten
Congratulations to our
Students of the Month
O bituary
Sunnie lived in Scottsburg, Oregon where her pioneer
School Days
I n M emorium
family had settled, the Hedden and Sawyers families.
She preferred to be known by her nickname and her
pioneer family name of Hedden. She spent her middle
years in Modesto, California near her mother, but came
back to Scottsburg to her proud roots. She was very
proud of her heritage. Sunnie was a beautiful person,
always helping others, community minded, and had a
very heart-warming smile. She had a way of making
everyone feel welcome and at ease.
She ran the Farmer’s Market in Reedsport and
Winchester Bay for almost 20 years. It was her passion.
She loved bringing good produce and other items to
the market so others could enjoy. She really knew her
peaches! She also had a love of plants and flowers and
spoke highly of a 150 yr old wedding rose of her great-
grandparents. She noticed the beauty all around her. She
had a personal relationship with God and had a faith not
many have.
Sunnie worked tirelessly to establish a warming
center in Reedsport and often was involved with the free
soup program at the church as well. Sunnie also gave of
herself when she co-organized the Senior and Disabled
Transportation Program that existed for many years
and she was the driver that took seniors and disabled
people on regular fun outings and to shopping and
doctor appointments. These two community programs
alone were invaluable to the community and no one has
stepped up to fill those shoes. Sunnie was golden, and
one of a kind.
She was a wealth of folk wisdom and how to treat
ailments naturally. I think her favorite remedy was beet
water, the water that is left after beets are cooked in a
pot. She said it was very nutritious and helpful to many
ailments.
Sunnie was interested in geneology of her own family
but also the families of Douglas County and she was an
honored guest at the dedication of the new Scottsburg
bridge recently. She possessed a wonderful memory and
could remember how people were interconnected.
Sunnie fought many health battles, broken bones,
heart disease, infections, pain, and multiple Cancer.
She fought bravely and without complaint. And she
continued on with grace that others could do well to
emulate. There were times she did without, because of
living on a fixed income, and yet, she always asked how
others were and helped others as long as she could. She
was a proud beautiful lady.
We miss her so much. We hope she is in a sunny
garden somewhere with her favorite pets and love all
around. She will be a part of us. Sunnie made the world
a better place.