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The INDEPENDENT, January 17, 2001 Page 5 PCC presence increasing educational opportunities in Vernonia By Schann Nelson Good things are happening. After years of having very few options for post-secondary ed ucation in Vernonia, Portland Community College (PCC) is developing a real presence in the community. The high school, the business communi ty and adult learners are all getting classes here in town. Patty Dickens, School-to- Work Coordinator at Vernonia High School, in cooperation with the Vernonia and Mist- Birkenfeld Fire Districts has de veloped a partnership with PCC that provides several op tions. Students who are ac cepted into the program will have the opportunity to com plete up to three courses: Entry Level Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II. Successful completion of these courses results in national certifications that will be recognized by PCC. After this first semester, PCC has also agreed to discuss course articulation that could result in students receiving dual high school and college credit. The Vernonia Business As sistance Team (BAT) has re ceived funding for a series of courses for people who are considering starting a business or who have young business- members meet once a week to work on their writing skills. When successfully completed, the course will result in credits transferable to Oregon col leges and universities. The course is taught by PCC in structor Lorraine Anderson, who has agreed to continue teaching PCC courses in Ver nonia and will offer either an- es. Mario Pedraza, an instruc tor with PCC’s Small Business Development Center, is eager to begin classes. The first two twelve-week courses will guide students through all aspects of starting and developing a busi ness and, when finished, stu dents will have a fully devel oped business plan. The cours es will be held in the evenings in Vernonia. There will be a $50 cost to participants. Contact Mike Sykes at City Hall, 503- 429-5291, if interested. (See related article on Page 4 for more information.) Five school district employ ees, several high school stu dents and other community Youth baseball planning starts up Daily Lunch Specials Dinner Specials 5-8 pm Soups & Salads Watch this space for weekly menu & specials WE DELIVER • PARTY PLATTERS AVAILABLE 721 Madison Ave., Vernonia • 503 429-5018 VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC Rabies Special $ 6 50 Dog or Cat Every Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm Clinic open at 9:00 am coaching, assisting, fundrais ing, playing field maintenence and operation, or to be avail able to help in many different ways. Agenda for the meeting in cludes election of board mem bers and getting things under way for the spring/summer pro gram. Adults interested in partici pating in activities of the Ver nonia Youth Summer Baseball Association are invited to meet with the group on Wednesday, January 24, in the Washington Grade School library at 6:30 p.m. Adult volunteers are need ed for the Board of Directors, Teacher honorees include VHS staff LEONETTI'S Pizza sc Grill other writing course or a speech course next term. An derson is also considering of fering the English 104 series next year. This is a great op portunity to get college credit without having to commute. Anyone interested in these courses, should contact Glen da Delemos at Vernonia High School, 503-429-3521. Film tells cancer survivors’ quest A group of approximately 114,000 teachers nominated and accepted into “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000” included Patty Hudson and Jill Griffin, both on the staff at Vernonia High School. ing their research, physicians, environmentalists and corpora tions are all asked to identify probable causes of breast can cer. After the viewing, there will be an open discussion about questions raised in the film. Donations will be accepted Columbia County Women’s Health Awareness Committee (WHAC) will present a free screening of the film Silent Spring on Thursday, January 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Columbia Technology Cen ter in St. Helens. The film portrays the journey of breast cancer survivors as they travel across America try ing to learn about the potential causes of breast cancer. Dur- The honor is reserved for teachers selected by one or more of their former students who have been listed in either “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” or ‘The National Dean’s List.” to help promote WHAC pro grams on health-related issues in our community. Firew ood sale to help X-Country team Please don't drink and drive. Neither ja ils nor hospitals are enjoyable. The Vernonia High School Cross Country team is selling fire wood as a fundraiser for a team trip. Cut, split and deliv ered, the price is $100 a cord. For more information, call Sue Robertson at 503-429- 4901. Never mistake motion for action. — Ernest Hemingway 58376 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia, near Sunnyside Cafe m 7 14 21 28 VERNONIA 6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Mondays Al-Anon 6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Mondays Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Saturdays Alcoholics Anonymous 2:00 p.m., City Library 2nd Thursday Arts & Crafts Society 7:30 p.m., VHS Library 2nd Wednesday Boosters 7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Tuesdays Boy Scout Troop 201 7:00 p.m., LDS Church Wednesdays Boy Scout Troop 860 7:00 p.m., City Library Cemetery Beautification Comm. 2nd Thursday Noon, Lew’s Place Chamber of Commerce 2nd Wednesday 1:00 p.m., Senior Center 4th Tuesday Doll Club :30-8 p.m., Christian Church Thursdays Girl Scouts For location call 429-7193 3rd Thursday Izaak Walton League 6:30 p.m., Lew’s Place 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Lions Club 6:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Thursdays Narcotics Anonymous For Info Call 429-4074 Nehalem Valley Car Club 10:30 a.m., City Library Mondays Preschool Story Hour For location call 429-2401 Upr Nehalem Watershed Council 4th Thursday 7:00 p.m., City Library Vernonia Airport Committee 3rd Wednesday For location call 429-1414 Vernonia Cares Directors 1st Thursday 6:30 p.m., City Hall Vernonia City Council 1st & 3rd Mondays Noon, City Hall Vernonia Comm. Dev. Corp. 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Grange Hall 2nd Friday Vernonia Grange 6:00 p.m., 510 Bridge St. 2nd Thursday Vernonia Health Center 7:00 p.m., City Hall 1st Thursday Vernonia Planning Comm. For Info Call, 429-5201 Vernonia Pride 7:00 p.m., City Library Last Thursday Vernonia Ridge Riders 7:00 p.m., Fire Station 2nd Tuesday Vernonia RFPD Board 8:00 p.m., District Office 2nd Thursday Vernonia School Board 1:00 p.m., Senior Center 1st Friday Vernonia Sr. Center Board 7:00 p.m., Fire Station Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m., WOEC 3rd Tuesday WOEC Directors JANUARY T w r r 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 s * 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 28 27 MIST-BIRKENFELD M-BRFPD Board M-B Ambulance Assoc. M-B Firefighters Assoc. M-B Rescue M-B Helping Circle Natal Grange T.O.P.S. FEBRUARY T W T r S M 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 s 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 1* 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 MARCH S M T W T f 4 11 18 25 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1st & 2nd Thurs. 1st & 2nd Wed. 3rd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday Sundays 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 2 8 15 22 29 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 S M 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 APRIL T W T f 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 7:30 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 10:00 am, 755-2346 for info. 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station BANKS 8:00 p.m., Methodist Church Fridays Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., City Hall 2nd Tuesday Banks City Council 7:00 p.m., City Hall Banks Planning Commission Last Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Jr. High Library 2nd Monday Banks School Board Sundays, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., UMC Youth Bldg. Banks Youth Group 12:30 p.m., Brown Derby 1 st Thursday Chamber of Commerce 7:15 p.m., City Hall 3rd Monday, odd months Citizen Participation Org 10:00 a.m., City Library 1st Saturday Friends of the Library 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Methodist Church Lions Club 3rd Wednesday 8:00 p.m., Gun Club Sunset Park Assoc. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Administration Bldg. T.O.P.S. 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Station 13 Tri-City RFPD Board COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.) 10 a.m., Courthouse Wednesdays Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m., Sunset Park Church 2nd Tuesday Citizens for Senior Justice 10:30 a.m., Courthouse 2nd Friday COLCO Transportation 1:00 p.m., Courthouse 2nd Friday County Council of Seniors 7:00 p.m., Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg. 2nd Monday County Fair Board 6:00 p.m., 1054 Oregon St. 3rd Mon day County Parks Commission 7:00 p.m., Courthouse Emergency Comm. Dist. (9-1-1) 3rd Tuesday Noon, location call 429-3713 Historical Society 4th Wednesday Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410 or by mail to The INDEPENDENT, 725 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.
