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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, September 6, 2000 Community United Way readies 2001 campaign I SaniorNaws United Way of Columbia County has set $330,000 as the goal for the 2001 cam paign, according to Dave Dupuis, president of the board of directors. “The Year 2001 goal reflects a 1.56 percent increase over last year’s goal. We see the need for increased funding every year as we work to allo cate these dollars. I feel that by working together as a commu nity we can help United Way help our neighbors,” Dupuis said. United Way supports 25 not- for-profit health and human service organizations that help Columbia County citizens. The scope and range covered in clude children and youth, do mestic violence and sexual as sault, seniors, emergency and basic needs, and assistance for people with disabilities and special needs. George Dunkel, Chief of the St. Helens Rural Fire District, and Dick Long, Chief of the Clatskanie Fire District, the Year 2001 Campaign Co- chairs encourage people to help their communities by sup porting United Way. People who donate to United Way are truly helping their neighbors, the co-chair stressed, as they ask everyone in Columbia County to join in achieving the goal of $330,000. Kathye Beck, Executive Di rector, reported that Wal-Mart will be the “pacesetter” for this year’s campaign. Their goal is to increase participation to 100 percent. This year’s United Way campaign runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 17. For informa tion about donating or volun teering, call 503-556-3614 or email <unitedwy@aone.com> St. Mary’s schedules 30th quilt fair “The Church that Love and Scraps Built” is the theme of St. Mary’s 30th Annual Quilt Fair, September 14 - 17. The show is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and has something for everyone, including a carni val booth for small children. There will be a colorful palette of beautiful quilts on display and for sale, and a multifaceted Craft Bazaar. A lunch of delectable soups, rolls and pies will be served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each day there will be two choices of hearty soups, fresh cinnamon and dinner rolls and a variety of mouth-watering pies. Those who live outside of Vernonia, a town nestled in the woods, will enjoy a scenic drive into the coast range as leaves start donning their fall colors during this beautiful time of year. Vernonia is just 50 min utes from Portland. Training is scheduled in Co lumbia County for new Red Cross volunteers. The Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross offer a day of free volunteer training at the St. Helens Technology Center, 375 South 18th Street, on Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The training includes a look at the basics of Red Cross disaster response, the roles played by various government and non profit agencies in times of dis aster and an overall view of Red Cross services. The training provides basic information on emergency as sistance to help volunteers de fine and meet the emergency needs of those affected by dis asters. This includes informa tion on what resources are available and how to complete casework. When floods rage, earth quakes hit and fires blaze, vol unteer Red Cross disaster re- VHS fall sports From page 5 says that he’s going to try and prepare a cross country course and hopefully, have a meet here this year. The District Preview meet is Sept. 11 at Tualatin Hills, fol lowed by a meet Sept. 18 at Neah-Kah-Nie. Both events start at 5:00 p.m. sponders embrace the oppor tunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Come see what it is all about. There is no charge for this training. There is a 45-minute lunch break and there is a re frigerator available for those wishing to bring a lunch. If you are interested in attending this training, contact Diane Dillard at 397-9203 to sign up. Radweller, Davis wedding plans ( d OL OLKt Matthew Davis and Heather Rodweller plan fall wedding. 9Oth ttëirtheslau ciridciy, ddeptemher 1 7, 2000 em O H M de oui d cdin, ddcuubinA fda-eb, Ade Open^d/onòfi 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ddcdte INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ........................ 429-4303 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 Sept. 14-17, 2000 • 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ur s r n fhhth S tu a r i health and lifestyle program for adults age 55 and over. Their phone number is (503) 216- 2076. Many of our seniors enjoyed the Old Timers picnic held at Anderson Park in August. Kathleen Tiffney shares that she enjoyed the miniature trains, replicas of the trains that used to run at the old mill sight. Kathleen’s dad was chief of po lice in Vernonia for some 30 years, from around 1939. They called him “Ace” and she re calls the town took up a collec tion to purchase his uniform. Community input is desired at a public meeting to discuss potential plans for a new senior center to he built in Vernonia. Please attend Friday, Septem ber 8, at 1:00 pm in the dining hall at the center. There will also be a Public Hearing on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council room at City Hall. Looks like the new school year has begun; drive safely! ySt. Mary’s 30th Annual^ Matthew Davis, the owner of Buds & Blooms Florist and Gift Shop in Vernonia, attended high school in Chico, Calif., and studied architecture at Ad vanced Training Institute in Chicago. He is the son of Gary and Patricia Davis, also of Ver nonia. Wedding vows will take place October 7 in New Phila delphia, Ohio. Later in October, S afety needed in a reception will be held in Ver food preservation nonia, where the newlyweds Canning season will contin will reside. ue through fall with fruit, veg etables and, for those who hunt, wild game. In order to be questions. The hotline is oper sure home-preserved foods ated by Oregon State Universi are safe for your family, call the ty Extension Service and the Food Preservation Hotline, 1- OSU College of Home Eco 800-354-7319, when you have nomics and Education. ¿7 !®fl in years, it has made me more aware of the needs of our blessed senior citizens. Meet Last week, I had the honor ing some of those needs is our of attending my parents’ 60th goal here at the center with our wedding anniversary. Dad, 83, daily food program, senior ad is a retired Navy pilot, Mom, vocate, COLCO transportation 82, the dutiful retired Navy trips and various senior activi wife, which leaves me, as we ties. Call us if we can help. all know, the Navy “Brat.” I can As we inform you of upcom see, as they are getting along ing events, please contact our office to see if we will be pro viding transportation. Also, if you have an idea for an event and/or trip, please let us know. Senior Safari Day will be a Heather M. Rodweller of day of fun and sun, safari style, Carrollton, Ohio, and Matthew L. Davis, of Vernonia, have an for seniors and their compan ions at the Oregon Zoo. There nounced their engagement. The future bride studied will be live music, entertain publications at the Adanced ment and refreshments - all of it free. Wheelchairs will be Training Institute in Chicago, available to those who need III., where she and her future them. So mark September 19 husband met in the early ‘90s. on your calendar, from 9:00 She is an executive assistant a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and join us for at Barbour Publishing Inc., in a great day. The COLCO fee is Uhrichsville, Ohio. Her parents, $10 per person, and you can Dave and Sue Rodweller, live sign up here at the center. in Carrollton. September 13 at St. Vincent Medical Center, representa tives from the many services available through Providence Plus membership will be avail able. Providence Plus is a By Karen Miller St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 960 Missouri Ave., look for signs. For more infor mation, call Juanita or Mary at 503-429-8841. Red Cross plans disaster training ■i. : • (doffee fdinch RSVP by Sept. 13: (503) 429-4840 e-mail: vandy@gte.net Quilts on Sale & Display • Gift Bazaar Gourmet Soups, Rolls & Pies Served 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Daily 960 Missouri Avenue, Vernonia • 429-8841 r THIS SPACE PAID FOR BY VERNONIA SENTRY AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR AREA School's Starting - Drive Safely! School started on September 5th so pedestrian and vehicle traffic are very heavy in the mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and after school from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. When driving in a School Zone while children are present, the speed limit is 20 MPH. If you need to be somewhere on time, remember to leave a little early. Re member, too, traffic fines are doubled for infractions in school zones. Because younger children may be a lit tle excited the first few days of school, they may not always pay attention to what they are doing. Let's watch out for them and drive carefully. Jim Walters Chief of Police Vernonia Police Department
