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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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