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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 2008)
The INDEPENDENT, August 21, 2008 OYCC picnic celebrated work of crew Chalk Talk Chalk Talk is a monthly column of information about Vernonia schools. It is written by various staff members. This column was written by Dr. Ken Cox, Superin- tendent. As I write this the rain has returned along with occasional thunder and lightening. I bet many of you were awakened during the night this past week- end by the thunder. I am often amazed at the awesome power of the world around us and the influence that the weather can have on our perspectives on life. As parents we often spend much of our communication time with our children remind- ing them to make their bed, brush their teeth, or put their clothes in the laundry. We do this because we feel a respon- sibility to guide our children to learn good habits and build character. Children learn most of their attitudes and character before they ever come to school. As a parent you are your children’s most influential teacher. The start of school is ap- proaching quickly and just as the weather can influence our moods and perspectives so Please drive carefully c a n you in- f l u - ence your child’s success in school. Here are a couple of little things that you do to help your children be successful in school: Children need plenty of sleep, so you may want to consider shifting their bedtime earlier so they will be better prepared for getting up earlier when school starts. Although most children seem to have endless energy, they do need a good breakfast be- fore they head off for school. And once they start school, checking with them each day on their homework, and on how their day went helps you moni- tor their progress. I was recently reminded that ‘by small and simple things are great things brought to pass.’ And so it is with raising our chil- dren, simple rules consistently followed, appropriate behavior consistently reinforced, and a positive attitude toward school can make a huge difference in what a student learns both at home and at school. As always please feel free to contact me about any of your concerns. SILENT AUCTION NOTICE: The district has a number of surplus items that are being placed on an auction list. Please contact the district of- fice for a copy of the list. Bids are due in writing to the district office by noon on Friday, Au- gust 29. Front row, left to right; Elliott Graf, Zach Dyer, Beth Kintz (Crew Leader), Courtney Wiita, Mike Potter and Trever Gwin. Back row, left to right; Jeff Brewington, Jesse Armstrong, Tylor Owen and Kyle Brixey. MTC Works held a picnic August 8, at Anderson Park, to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC) crew. The crew in Vernonia this year built 20 picnic tables, cleared flood debris from area parks, improved the Anderson Park parking lot, painted sig- nage at Airport Park, land- scaped at parks, cut and stacked firewood and cleared brush at campsites, among oth- er projects. Midway Veterinary Clinic Senior Discounts Open in Vernonia Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pet Supplies & Grooming Free Floral Delivery in the Vernonia area See floral examples on our website www.creaturespetshop.com lissaedgar@yahoo.com 503-429-PETS (7387) 736 Bridge St., Vernonia OR 97064 Page 11 Call for appointments 503-429-1612 805 Bridge Street Vernonia Small and Large Animals The OYCC crew was made possible by Summer Conserva- tion Corps grants that provide funding to programs, tradition- ally run through the summer months, to provide work and work-skill opportunities for Ore- gon youth through conserva- tion and community service projects. Come One, Come All, Let’s Raise Money For Vernonia Youth Baseball 3 rd Annual Vernonia Youth Summer Baseball Association Golf Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 23 rd , 9:30 AM • Vernonia Golf Club 4 Person Scramble 1st and 2nd Place Trophies • Longest Drive • Closest to Pin • Longest Putt Great Raffle Prizes $60 per person cash or check - no credit cards Price Includes Green Fee and Lunch. Club and Cart Rentals Available To reserve Call 503-429-6811 For info call: Melissa 503-429-0969 or Brent 503-429-9352 Play Rain or Shine – No Refunds. Entry Fee is Tax Deductible OR Tax ID 93-0814021
