Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1996)
_____________ The INDEPENDENT, July 3,1996 Pag» 13 Harwood will attend national Senior Service Conference in D.C. Nancy Harwood, Columbia County RSVP Director, will at tend the first National Senior Service Corps Conference, July 14 to 17, in Washington, D.C. She will join 1,300 local project directors of the Foster Grandparent, Senior Com panion and Retired and Se nior Volunteer Programs, leaders and experts on senior issues, national and local elected officials, and repre sentatives of the nation’s me dia participating in the first-of- its-kind conference to lay the groundwork, mobilize and chart new directions for the growing senior service. Senior Corps project direc tors will participate in work shops designed to strengthen leadership skills, share strate gies for expanding resources, improve communication skills and increase the ability of programs to provide quality volunteer experiences that address pressing local needs. Special attention will also be given to increased collabora tion with community leaders. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the keynote address to the con- ference. Prominent policy ex perts and members of the na tional media will conduct workshops and training ses sions. The conference is spon- sored by the Corporation for National Service, which ad ministers the National Senior Service Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs. Burch elected president of Vernonia Study Club for the 1996-97 year The Vernonia Study Club wound up its 1995-1996 year with a potluck luncheon at the home of Frances Lentz. Eight members were present. Officers for the upcoming year have been selected. Nancy Burch will preside, as sisted by Irene Christensen as vice-president, and Bar bara Bergerson as secretary- treasurer. The Vernonia Study Club has been in active more than 60 years since its organiza tion in the early 1920s. Self- improvement and civic better ment are the dual goals of the organizatin. Each year, the group chooses a specific theme to follow. During the year, mem bers present programs relat ed to the theme. A theme for 1996-97 has not yet been se lected. Eight county 4-H members selected as Ambassadors Eight Columbia County 4- H Ambassadors attended the State Ambassador Weekend, June 21-23, at Linfield Col lege in McMinnville, where they participated in leader- Vilhauer, Betsy Meek, Rick Sterling, Patrick Velliquette, Alyssa Gibson, Dawn Pen- dell, and Keith Pendell. Mari anne Veliquette also attended as a member of the State Recognition Committee. ship seminars and work shops. Some interviewed for possible participation at the National 4-H Youth Congress. Ambassadors attending were Dawn Powell, Jessica Your voice is heard when you speak from the ballot box. REGISTER TODAY B 429-94IÛ to place your ad in the only Service firec lory in the Hack a Wack Barber Shop STORAGE, TOO Commercial • Residential New Construction Licensed & Bonded Hair by Barbara Haircut $S-Srs. $5 OPEN 10 AM-5 PM, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK EMERGENCY REPAIRS 3 2 4 -1 2 0 5 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE Nails by Robin Appointment: 324-4505 M O N -FR I12-6 PM STORAGE CARTONS & PADLOCKS AVAILABLE 131 N. Main, Banks 58605 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia, OR 97064 GREEN MOUNTAIN ROOFING, ING. 324-4243 ROD CONDON R.G. WRIGLEY CCB #107573 RV STORAGE ENCLOSED STORAGE 429-STOR 1026 Bridge S t, Vernonia THE YARD DOCTOR, IN C 429-7867 POPPINO P ainting VERNONIA HARDWARE 4 2 9 -5 6 5 1 or 0 Landscaping • Sprinkler systems Allen Reinsch P. O. Box 316, Vernonia, OR 97064 [NORTHWEST EXCAVATING SERVICES i---------- 1 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED 57230 Timber Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 FALL CREEK WOODWORKING Wood Floors (503) 429-8722 429-4351 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB #106793 SPAS NEW • BLEMS FACTORY 2NDS All Phases o f Remodeling & New Construction 0 npi iw« 71» Plus Flood Damage ■» 4 Licensed • Bonded • Insured INSTALLED & REFINISHED CCB# 112057 Jim Morrison Jr./General Contractor Cory Colburn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB #7987 R.E.M. C onstruction , I nc . SPECIALIZING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING P rofessional Q uality , F raming •--------------1______ DEO 3730C Dick Titus - 429-1492 429-7101 Specializing in Concrete Flat Work Sidewalks • Dirveways • Patios OR LIC. 106983 • Licensed Septic Instaüations • Diteras • Site Preoaration • Land Clearing & Leveling • Driveways • Drain Fields Free Estimates Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB No. 90548 Public fax ' 429-0514 ■ “ to F inish [C U STO M F E N C IN G & D E C K IN G ^ F ree E stimates : (503) 666-9005 Steve Hoiland P ager : (503) 441-4085 (503) 429-4773 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED • CCB #93824 557 N E Birchwood Terrace • Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 Phone: (503) 693-6147 P salm 1 L andscape & M aintenance Y ear ‘R ound L andscape M aintenance D ecorative R etaining W alls L awn & S hrub I nstallation Serving Banks-Vernonia Areas 324-9011 George Lippert • CCB #6740 1440 NW Hwy. 47, Forest Grove, OR 97116
