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The INDEPENDENT, October 18, 2000 Page 7 OSU Extension Study Groups’ annual fall luncheon in St. Helens One way to be “connected” to the larger world is through Family and Community Educa tion (FCE) study groups, points out Jan Pahl, Oregon State University Extension faculty. FCE study groups regularly participate in programs that build national and international understanding. This year, Co lumbia County FCE groups are sponsoring a Fall Luncheon fo cused on celebrating our her itage as a nation and honoring our flag. “Old Glory,” the story of our flag, will be presented by Major General Bill Adams, Comman der of Camp Adair and Heroes of 76 National Sojourners. Mary Stevely, FCE member and pianist, will play a reper toire of patriotic songs that are a part of our proud heritage. FCE Fall Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at the Moose Lodge in St. Helens, beginning at 9:30 a.m. It is open to all interested per sons and cost for program and luncheon is $9.00. Tickets are available from FCE study group council members or Oregon State University Extension Of fice in Columbia County. To re serve your lunch ticket, send your name, address and check payable to Columbia County FCS to Columbia County Ex tension Office, Courthouse, St. Helens, OR 97051. In addition to the Fall Lun cheon, study group members meet monthly in their local in the unseen Assembly of God D emocracy . U se I t O r L ose I t . 662 Jefferson Avenue Vernonia, Oregon Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Democracy. It can't be of the people and for the people if it's not. by the people. Serving the Community since 1993 R e tire m e n t R esidence An Alzheimer's Specialty Home Licensed • Class-II DON & DONNA FOSTER - PROVIDERS 16941 Timber Rd. East • Vernonia, OR 97064 • 503-429-1152 Twelve teams kept runners moving around the track for the next 18 hours, earning $6,700 in pledges and donations for prevention activities for alco hol, tobacco and other drugs and violence throughout the county. The Clatskanie Eagles Mid dle/High School team brought in the most in donations. Run ning the most laps was the Cross Country Addicts team of Rainier, followed by the Clat skanie Eagles Middle/High School team and the Rainier OSSOM Club. Jeremiah Thomas, of Rai nier, ran 95 laps to take the in dividual record. Gabe Tripplet was second with 77, and Heide Cooper was third with 62 laps. The Best Decorated Tent award went to the Rainier Eclectics; Most Original went to B fM B . ____ V ernonia C ommunity C hurch F irst B aptist C hurch Grant Williams, Pastor 957 State Avenue Vernonia, 429-6790 John Cahill, Pastor 359 “A” Street Vernonia, 429-1161 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. Men’s Group, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. G race R eformed B aptist C hurch D.J. Dickey, Pastor Grant & North Streets Vernonia, 429-1919 or 429-8720 Sunday Services: Adult Prayer & Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Worship 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Service: All Family Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Every Second Sunday, the 2:00 p.m. Worship is replaced by a Fellowship Meal following the 11 a.m. service. F irst C hristian C hurch Joel Stith, Pastor 410 North St., Vernonia, 429-6522 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 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. ! Women's Fellowship, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Many connections are made through the county and state rjetwork. Each study group is Represented on the Columbia pounty FCE Council, which links the local groups to the state organization and OSU Extension Service joins their network by providing support in tne development of educational programs that meet the com mon interests of members statewide. Those wishing to learn more about FCE study groups and becoming a member of a study group are invited to attend the luncheon. For more informa tion, call Columbia County Ex tension Office at 503-397-3462 to request a Study Group Year book outlining monthly meet ings. Annual prevention/intervention relay was a success People of all ages gathered at the Rainier High School track for the Third Annual Co lumbia County Prevention “Re lay Around the Clock.” Faith is believing communities to support com munity efforts and provide in formational educational pro grams on a variety of topics. S t . A ugustine (C anterbury ) E piscopal C hurch The Rev. Robert Grafe, Pastor 960 Missouri Vernonia 429-3700 Sunday Services, 10:00 a.m. The Clatskanie Chaise Loun gers coaches Kris Lillich and Calvin Olson. The Most Original Name was the “Mojo-jojo-no-junkie- monkeys,” from St. Helens Middle School. Between jaunts around the track, team members partici pated in swimming, volleyball, karaoke, movies and more. Dinner and breakfast were served. Major donor support came from R.A. Barbour & Associ ates, Columbia River PUD, Friesen Lumber Co., Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, Re naud Electric, Wal-Mart and BE&K Construction. Dianne Croisant, Prevention Intervention Specialist for Co lumbia Community Mental Health, chaired the event with support from Theresa Esparza, Hillary Grey, Maimie Pelzman, George Taylor and Michelle Query. Melissa Thorne, Ameri- Corps, was in charge of team participation. Other sponsors for the event were the Rainier School Dis trict, the City of Rainier and Co lumbia County Public Health. Changes for Vernonia Head Start Due to the high cost of over head, Columbia Pacific Head Start of Vernonia will no longer offer Little Loggers Preschool or Head Start Daycare. However, applications are being accepted for the Head Start program, which serves low income families with chil- dren ages 3-5. No child will be discriminated against because of race, color, disabilities, na tional origin, or sex. Applications are available at 500 California Avenue, or call 503-429-9243 for more infor mation. Cub Scouts set Halloween Carnival Cub Scout Pack #201 is hosting a Halloween Carnival at the Washington Grade School Gym on Saturday, Oc tober 28, from 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $.25 each or pur- chase a One-Time around Punch Pass for $5.00. There will be a costume contest at 7:00 p.m. and con cessions. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Vernonia Cares. THIS SPACE PAID FOR BY VERNONIA SENTRY AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR AREA Evening Worship Saturday, 6:00 p.m. N ehalem V alley B ible C hurch S t . M ary ' s C atholic C hurch Jerry James, Pastor 500 California Ave Vernonia, 429-5378 Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis 960 Missouri Avenue Vernonia, 429-8841 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Nursery available Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Mass Saturdays 7:00 p.m. Penance Service 1 st & 3rd Saturdays 6:30 p.m. V ernonia F oursquare C hurch S eventh D ay A dventist Pastor Paul Pastor 850 Madison Avenue Vernonia, 429-1103 Roger Kruger, Pastor, 397-6883 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. Vernonia, 429-1941 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Prayer, 7:00 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 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 A ssembly of G od Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m. 662 Jefferson Vernonia Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Treat yourself to a safe, fun Halloween PARENTS: Be sure your child’s costum e allow s freedom o f m ovem ent and good visibility. It should be a light color or have reflective strips on it. I f pos sible, have children trick ot treat before dark. If you will not be with your children, insist on an agreed route. KIDS: Stay w here you know people. G o only to houses w ith lights on. Eat your treats ONLY a f ter your parents have checked them . Watch for cars. Tell your parents about anything that scares you or m akes you feel uncom fortable. We offer these Halloween Safety Tips for parents and children so your holiday can be safe and fun. Vernonia Police Department 503-429-7335
