The INDEPENDENT, January 1, 2009
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Community
Norwegian? Reality show wants you
“The Great Norway Adven-
ture” is looking for fun and out-
going Americans with Norwe-
gian ancestry (even a little bit
counts) to participate in an ex-
citing reality television series
set in Norway.
Chosen participants will
compete in extreme cultural
challenges to discover their rich
and fascinating roots while try-
ing to win a prize package
worth over $50,000.00.
Do you have a grandmother
from Norway? Or perhaps your
great, great, great grandfather
was the first generation Norwe-
gian/American in your family?
Do you have mixed nationali-
ties or ethnicities, but still have
some Norwegian roots? No
matter how much or little Nor-
wegian blood you have, this
could be a fantastic adventure
for you!
And if you feel this show isn’t
for you, but know someone
who would be perfect for it,
please pass this info along to
them.
Application
submission
deadline is January 25, 2009.
From the Producers of the
Norwegian versions of “Ameri-
can Idol,” “America’s Got Tal-
ent,” and “Dancing With The
Stars,” “The Great Norway Ad-
venture” is a fun new reality tel-
evision series showcasing
everyday American citizens as
they journey throughout Nor-
way to discover their roots and
cultural heritage. This is an in-
credible “once in a lifetime” op-
portunity to explore Norway,
meet the wonderful people and
experience the rich culture.
If you:
• Are a descendant of Nor-
way
• Have never traveled to
Norway
• Are between 18 - 60 years
old
• Have a great sense of hu-
mor and adventure
Then this is the show for
you!
Think culture is for sissies??
Please see page 16
20 Years Ago This Month
The January 26, 1989, issue
of The Independent included
the following news story on
page 12:
Following interviews with
four applicants, Steve Weller
was hired as the city’s salaried
firefighter, at the January 23
meeting of the Vernonia City
Council. Weller, a long-time
volunteer with the fire depart-
ment, will start working for the
city as soon as he can clear up
other obligations.
The council formed a com-
mittee to review the city’s build-
ing permit and inspection
process, following last month’s
workshop with builders and
homeowners. Appointed to the
committee at the council’s Jan-
uary 9 meeting were Jim Cra-
dit, Cleve Robertson, Ralph
Sturdevant and Ron Welch.
Two additional appointments
were made on January 23
when Boyd Ruby and Jim
Prpich were added to the pan-
el. Mark Stevens will be the
council representative on the
committee.
Parking problems grabbed
council attention in January.
Councilor Wells Oviatt suggest-
ed removing the loading zone
on Jefferson Street at Bridge,
next to the former Sears store,
in order to create additional
parking space. After discus-
sion, with the council split on
the issue, Mayor Wally Vaughn
cast the deciding vote to retain
the loading zone from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A congested situation on
Rose Avenue, caused by vehi-
cles parking diagonally by
Don’s Auto Service, received
attention, with the council in-
structing Police Chief Philip Ja-
cobus and Public Works Super-
intendent Michael Smith to do a
traffic study and report at the
next council meeting. Sugges-
tions ranged from a No Parking
zone to painting shoulder lines
for horizontal parking. Coun-
cilor Mario Leonetti suggested
that the police ticket illegally
parked vehicles.
Glenn Higgins, of Communi-
ty Action Team, Inc., reported
that the first round of housing
rehabilitation in the Vernonia
area resulted in the expendi-
ture of $564,119 on 57 units,
averaging
slightly
under
$10,000 per unit. He praised
the work of CAT’s local employ-
ees – Director Jim Tierney,
Jenell Wiggins and Cici Bell –
in seeing that the money was
used to improve people’s living
conditions.
In other business, the coun-
cil appointed Rick Gwin to the
Airport Committee;
Approved removal of a
maple tree on city property ad-
jacent to the residence of Hen-
ry Anderegg;
Approved liquor license re-
newals for Sentry Market and
Sam’s Food Store; and
Heard complaints about a
rat-infested property on 2nd Av-
enue, and about procedures at
the cemetery.
Senior News
By Karen Miller, Senior Advocate
Community Action Team
Hap-
py New
Y e a r
2009!
Do you
remem-
ber how
excited
we were
back in
the year 2000, and here it is
coming up on 10 years later!
Take note of the Senior Cen-
ter’s new slate of officers for
the New Year: President
George Gans, Vice-President
Carl Holsey, Secretary Sandy
Welch, and Treasurer Pat Ray.
Read this column for the
kick off date for the Senior Po-
lice Academy later this month.
The Center is welcoming
your membership and dues:
only $10
Looking for some New Year
Resolutions?
JUST FOR TODAY live
through this day only; know you
can do something for this 24
hours and don’t look any far-
ther ahead.
JUST FOR TODAY be hap-
py and do not focus on de-
pressing thoughts.
JUST FOR TODAY improve
your mind; check out books at
your local library.
JUST FOR TODAY make an
effort to be agreeable, courte-
ous and kind to those that
cross your path.
JUST FOR TODAY do
something positive to improve
your health.
JUST FOR TODAY remem-
ber these words: One reason
for doing the right thing to-
day…is tomorrow.
May you find peace and
happiness this new year.
Thanks for your support and
friendship.
Karen Miller
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