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The INDEPENDENT, November 5, 2009 Call now to go to Chamber Conference “Pay it Forward” will be the theme of the first Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce Con- ference on November 14. The “Pay It Forward” principle is simple…do something for someone with no expectation but that they do something for someone else. In these eco- nomic times, which have left many small businesses across the country struggling, the chamber wants to support our businesses by providing tools to help navigate through this storm. Are you torn between tight- ening your financial belt or making capital improvements? The chamber will be offering a workshop on Business Eco- nomics and Finances – In- vestor Groups and Loan Op- portunities. Need a new marketing tool? Training will be provided on the Chamber’s new offer of mem- ber web pages. Learn how to manager your own webpage, uploading pictures, adding maps, or updating customers on your latest special. Other topics covered will be on Cus- tomer service, Mainstreet Pro- gram, and a presentation by Carol McIntyre ND, LAc on stress reduction. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast at the Vernonia Com- munity Learning Center fol- lowed by workshops starting at 9:00 a.m. The event caps off with dinner and the kick-off of the Holiday Bucks program at 5:00 p.m. The cost for the con- ference? FREE. All workshops and meals are free to 2009 chamber members or with a prepaid 2010 membership. This is the chamber’s “Pay it Forward” to their members. To participate fill out the form mailed to each business in mid- October, or contact the Cham- ber by phone, 503-429-6081, or e-mail, info@vernoniacham- ber. org. This event is open to every- one in the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce service area but, due to space limita- tions, will be limited to the first 30 (thirty) responses. Page 7 Senior News By Karen Miller The 5-area lunch, held here on Monday, October 26, was a scream – Halloween costumes, prizes, fun and a great lunch with seniors from the other four centers – Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens and Scap- poose. Entertainment was provided by the Blind Rootin’ Hogs. And, sorry folks, Elvis has left the building. See you next year! Here we are in November and I imagine Christmas is on your mind. To help with your holiday shopping, the Senior Center will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on November 14 and 15, Saturday from 9-5, Sunday from Noon to 4. Tables are still available for $10.00 by calling 503-397- 3912. Lunch will also be available for $5. Polish dogs, chips, kraut added for $1. Maple bars too. See you there. Vernonia Cares beginning November 1 will be taking applica- tions for Christmas boxes. You may submit yours at 627 Adams, or call 503-397-1414. Stay safe, stay well. Vernonia Senior Center: 503-429-3912. Vernonia Toy & Joy set to start Nov. 14 Don’t miss M-B Fall Festival The Vernonia Volunteer Fire Department is once again coor- dinating a Christmas Toy & Joy program. To be eligible to receive gifts, children must be 0-14 years of age, and the family must live in the Vernonia Fire District. Appli- cations will be available starting November 14 at The Indepen- dent (725 Bridge St.) and at the Fire Department. Completed applications will be accepted at the Fire Dept. or in the holiday mailbox until December 13. To donate, drop off un- wrapped toys at Black Bear Coffee Company, Creatures or Vernonia Sentry. Toys will be delivered to families on Sun- day, December 20, between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Columbia SWCD schedules meet Clair Klock, from Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation Dis- trict (SWCD), will discuss Rain Water Collection & Utilization at the monthly meeting of the Co- lumbia SWCD Board of Direc- tors. The meeting will be held November 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Columbia Learning Center, 375 S. 18th Street in St. Helens. The meeting is open to the public. Vernonia Hands-on Art will hold their fifth annual Commu- nity Variety Show this Saturday, November 7, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Vernonia Grange, 375 North St. There will be music, drama, dance and song with proceeds to benefit Vernonia Grange, Vernonia Cares Holiday Food Drive and Vernonia Hands-on Art. Tickets will be available at the door; adults $5.00, kids get in for two cans of food. George Rau will be at the Mist Church on Sunday, No- vember 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a country gospel church service. Rau, who grew up in Mist, plays the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. He will be sharing a few words from his heart and ex- tends an invitation for all to come join him. This is the only fund raiser the Helping Circle holds. Funds go to take care of the Mist Cemetery, pay for street lights, and put on meals for families after funerals. In addition, a scholarship is given to a gradu- ating senior from the area and supplies are provided to Mist Grade School when needed. Souper Supper helps United Way Wood raffle for Hands-on Art Show this Saturday prom planners Rau to visit Mist The annual Mist-Birkenfeld Helping Circle Fall Festival will take place November 7, start- ing at 6:00 p.m. at the Mist School. Events include food sales, door prizes, silent and oral auc- tions, quilt raffles, grab bags, white elephant sale, and per- formances by local talent. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance at a full cord of dry, split and delivered wood and help the Vernonia Junior class raise funds for prom. Tickets are only $1.00 each. The drawing will be on Decem- ber 18th. See a Junior Class Student or stop by the District Office to purchase your tickets. “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” Abraham Lincoln Lee Anne Krause www.pamperedchef.biz/leeannekrause 503-816-9810 leeannekrause@gmail.com Come One Come All! 16th Annual “Souper Supper” on November 6, at 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rainier United Methodist Church, 101 C East, Rainier. The cost is a donation with proceeds to benefit the United Way of Columbia Coun- ty and the Backpack program. Take your family to dinner on Friday, November 6, and sup- port local programs. Enjoy a warm homemade meal, bring your family, friends and neighbors, have a great time, and a good meal. All you can eat!!! Clam chowder, taco, chicken noodle, lentil and fruit soup, bread and crackers, plus dessert and a beverage are included.