The INDEPENDENT, January 7, 1998
By Larry Doppke
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By Gladys Sharar
In December, little children
from Vernonia Head Start en
tertained the seniors with their
sweet young voices, singing
Christmas carols.
I’m sure it brought back fond
memories of a time gone by,
when our own children sang to
us and each one tried to out-do
the other. We don’t have the
Head Start children’s names,
but we want to thank them for
their gift to us, their voices, it
was wonderful.
Christmas dinner at the Se
nior Center on Dec. 19th was a
great success. The work of the
following volunteers was ap
preciated: Jamie and Gary
Peura, Eric and Pat Olson, Tru-
di Magoff, Margaret Berndt,
Bobby Harmon, Shirley Torres,
Eldonna Williams, Nellie Tip-
ton, Tessie Aldrich, Pat Olando,
Dan Olando, Mary and Larry
Doppke, Nellie Gregg, Clau
dine East and Carol Davis. Etta
Russell coordinated the event
and Willie Brewer kept track of
How quiet the forest with snow on the ground,
This blanket of white seems to muffle all sound.
Green branches are laden with ice and with snow,
There’s a feeling of peace wherever you go.
registration.
It has come to our attention
that a thank you is long over
due to Jim Webster Brunsman
and his brother, Dick Brun
sman. They fish in Alaskan wa
ters, and have been donating a
salmon every year for the last
ten years. This year they gave
the center a 35 pound salmon.
On behalf of the Senior
Center, we thank you ever so
much; it was enjoyed by all.
Longtime volunteers Gerald
and Etta Russell retired from
the Center at the end of 1997.
Gerald began volunteering
at the Center in 1985, after re
tiring from the Post Office. In
1986 Etta joined him, and
served many years as Nutrition
R etirem en t R esid en ce
An Alzheimer's Specialty Home
Licensed • Class-II
DON FOSTER • OWNER/MANAGER
16941 Timber Rd. East • Vernonia, OR 97064 • (503) 429-1152
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:30 p.m.
C hurch
of
of
J esus C hrist
L atter D ay S aints
Lee Knowlton, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
Vernonia, 429-7151
Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m.
Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m.
Every Wednesday:
Ladies' Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m.
Family Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m.
Women’s Fellowship, 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
John Cahill, Pastor
952 Washington Avenue
Vernonia, 429-1161
A ssembly
of
G od
Michael Jackson, Pastor
662 Jefferson
Vernonia, 429-6353
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study,
1st & 3rd Mon. 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Ministry,
Alternate Wed. 7:00 p.m.
G race R eformed B aptist
C hurch
D.J. Dickey, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
Vernonia. 429-1919 or 429-8720
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Adult Prayer Hour 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Worship 2:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
F irst B aptist C hurch
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Visitation, Monday 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
S eventh D ay A dventist
Roger Kruger, Pastor, 397-6883
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
Vernonia, 429-1941
Sabbath School 9:15 a.m.
Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.
The thoughts and the feelings you gather from here,
Will help to refresh you the rest of the year.
By Phillis Millard
Chairperson.
They were honored as Se
nior King and Queen one year,
and Etta was Queen of the My
Fair Lady pageant in 1991.
“We have made so many
friends through the years,”
Gerald said. “We are not say
ing goodbye, but just so-long
until we meet again.”
Those folks wishing to share
appreciation day with Gerald
and Etta are invited to the noon
meal on January 14th. Please
reserve your spot by calling
429-3912. In lieu of gifts, a do
nation to ColCo Transportation
is suggested.
Doll Club, 3rd Wednesday of
the month, 1:00-3:00
Quilting every Monday,
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Women’s Aglow, 3rd Tues
day, 7:00 p.m.
Games every Thursday,
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hearing aid test, every 2nd
Friday. This is for everyone, not
only Seniors.
Foot care is available for
$6.00. Check at the Center for
date, it could vary.
.l l l l l l l
Joel Stith, Pastor
410 North Street
Vernonia, 429-6522
Little friends of the forest leave prints everywhere,
They love the bright sun and the clear bracing air.
So bundle up warmly and go for a stroll,
A walk in this place will be good for the soul.
Woods In White
River
F irst C hristian C hurch
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V ernonia F oursquare C hurch
Pastor Paul Pastor
850 Madison Avenue
Vernonia, 429-1103
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Evening Service
Youth Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Nursery Available
Men’s Ministry 7:45 a.m.
3rd Saturday, each month
V ernonia E vangelical
B ible C hurch
Grant Williams, Pastor
957 State Avenue
Vernonia, 429-6790
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Children's Church w/Nursery
Evening Fellowship 6:00 p.m.
Nursery Care
Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Bible Studies, Wed. 7:00 p.m.
S t . M ary ' s C atholic C hurch
Tuesday Prayer, 7:00 p.m.
S t . A ugustine (C anterbury )
E piscopal C hurch
The Rev. Robert Grafe, Vicar
960 Missouri
Vernonia 429-3700
Sunday Services, 9:30 a.m.
Fr. Ron Millican
Pastoral Administrator
Lani Vandehey
960 Missouri Avenue
Vernonia, 429-8841
Mass
Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Reconciliation 9:30-9:45 a.m.
CHILI WITH TORTILLA DUMPLINGS
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tb. cooking oil
2 lbs. ground beef
1 can chicken broth
2-3 tbs. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
4 flour tortillas (7 inch)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15.5 oz. each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
In a 3 quart saucepan, over med-high heat, saute onion and
garlic in oil for three minutes. Add beef; cook until browned, about
six minutes. Drain. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, broth and
spices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50
minutes.
Halve each tortilla and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Gently stir into
soup; cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until tortillas are
softened. Serve immediately.
Here are a couple of recipes requested for wild game.
BARBECUED VENISON
3 cloves garlic
2 onions, sliced
1 can (12 oz.) beer
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
2-3 lbs. venison round, leg or rump roast
Trim excess fat from venison. In a large bowl mix beer, garlic,
salt and pepper, onions and bay leaves; add venison (marinade
should cover meat). Marinate in refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours,
turning occasionally.
Remove venison and onions from marinade and place in crock
pot. Pour one cup Barbecue Sauce over top. Cover and cook on
low for 10 to 12 hours.
Serve with remaining barbecue Sauce.
BARBECUE SAUCE
3 tbs. butter
1 c. finely chopped onion
6 tbs. wine vinegar
3/4c. lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
6 tbs. sugar
3/4 c. finely chopped celery
3 c. ketchup
2 tsp. liquid smoke
3 tsp. dry mustard
In skillet, saute onion and celery in butter. Add to crock pot with
remaining ingredients, cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or
on high for three to four hours, stirring occasionally.
Makes five cups.
Set aside to use on roast.
VENISON STEW
1 whole clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1- 1/2 c. French dressing
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. quick-cooking tapioca 1 Ig. onion, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2- 3 lb. venison, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, mashed
2 carrots, pared and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sm. green pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
Marinate cubed venison in French dressing for 12 to 24 hours
in refrigerator. Drain off salad dressing and place venison in crock
pot. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for eit-
ght to 10 hours.
Serves six to eight.
SWISS VENISON
1 Ig. onion, sliced
1 can water
salt, pepper to taste
4 tbs. cooking oil
le a n (14.5 oz.) tomatoes
flour
4 venison chops or 2 venison rounds
or by appointment
Salt, pepper and flour the meat. Brown sides in cooking oil
Add onion slices, tomatoe s and water. Simmer about 45 minutes.
Serve with rice.
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