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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (June 2, 2011)
The INDEPENDENT, June 2, 2011 Pioneers annual meeting date set The 88th annual meeting of the Nehalem Valley Pioneer Association is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, at Jewell High School in Jewell, Oregon. Nehalem Valley Pioneer As- sociation was founded in 1924 by pioneers who settled the Nehalem Valley, and has been carried forward by their de- scendents. All past, present and future residents of the area are welcome, as is everyone interested in local history. This year’s gathering in- cludes the introduction of the association’s school outreach program. The coming school year will see seniors at the val- ley’s two high schools involved in a local history project spon- sored by the association. The homestead map will also be re- turning this year – plan to at- tend and make your family’s mark on local history. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the business meeting starts at 11 a.m. A potluck pic- nic is at noon, served buffet style in the school cafeteria (bring dishes that are ready to eat). The afternoon program begins after lunch, around 1:00 p.m., followed by more time for visiting and viewing the associ- ation’s scrapbooks. Get a haircut for Loggers Museum On June 5, the “Fall Your Hair” fundraiser, put on by Han- nah Brown, will donate all pro- ceeds raised to the Camp 18 Loggers Museum and Memori- al. Brown, a licensed barber, decided to hold the fundraiser after going to the Camp 18 Loggers Museum and Memori- al to see the plaque put up by Vernonia’s V&S Log Express to honor Brown’s father, Bill Brown of Gaston, who died last October. Bill Brown was a well known logger around Banks and North Plains. After seeing the memorial, Hannah Brown wanted to do something that would serve her father and oth- er area loggers. Brown hopes the fundraiser will help those in logging take pride in being part of the timber industry. The $15 haircuts will take place at 21st Ave Hair Studio, 1918 21st Ave., Forest Grove, from noon to closing and all the money goes to the museum. For more information, call 503- 351-1300. Help CCWRC by adopting a bed The Columbia County Women’s Resource Center manages a 22-bed shelter to help women and families find safety while fleeing domestic and sexual violence. It costs $7.00 per night for CCWRC to maintain each bed and offer these essential services, and there is a continuous need for funds to cover these costs.. In an effort to raise funds (and awareness) to support the shelter, the Columbia County Women’s Resource Center will begin their Adopt-A-Bed fund- raiser in June. Any person wishing to donate may “pur- chase” a bed at Norma’s Place starting June 1. Norma’s Place is a resale store located at 164 Little St., St. Helens. A bed may be purchased for any number of nights, starting at $7.00 for one night. Pillows are also available for $1 each. Once purchased, the beds and pillows will be put on display to reflect the name of the donor and the number of nights pur- chased. Additionally, donors will be recognized for their pur- chase on the CCWRC website and Facebook page. Page 7 Senior Center News Free hearing checks are available from a rep- Be sure to check out the annual Plant & Gar- den Sale this Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, at resentative of Columbia Hearing Aids, on the the Vernonia Senior Center! You will find some third Monday of each month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. great buys in vegetable starts, decorative plants, No appointment is needed. Do you ever wonder how the center operates, pots, yard art, tools and miscellaneous garden- related items. While you’re there, you can also or do you have suggestions or questions? If so, enjoy a delicious Taco Feed on Saturday from come to the Board of Directors meeting on the 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportu- second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. This is a nity to brighten up your yard with flowers and great way to find out how the center operates. Needleworkers gather each Tuesday, starting shrubs, and your diet with delicious fresh vegeta- bles. about 10:30 a.m., to enjoy companionship while A variety of breads, rolls and pastries are working on their projects. available daily at the center. These are free, but Pinochle players enjoy friendly competition if you choose to make a donation, it will help de- each Friday, starting after lunch. fray the cost of pick up and delivery. Foot Care is scheduled on the second and Father’s Day will be celebrated with a great fourth Fridays of each month, at $15 per person. lunch on Wednesday, June 15. Of course a com- Call Marilyn Albro, R.N., for an appointment, at plete, delicious lunch is served Monday though 503-429-0406. Friday at noon. A $4.00 donation is suggested for The Senior Center Thrift Shop is open Mon- those 60 and older, and $5.00 for those under day through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 60. If you prefer lunch to go, for only $5.00 you Always half price during the first week of each can call ahead and place your order. month. Have you ever wondered why the center park- ing lot is packed on Wednesdays? Wonder no Vernonia Senior Citizens Center: longer – it’s because lunches are always made 446 Bridge Street special with musical entertainment by the Gold- Hours: Monday through Friday, en Oldies. This group of talented musicians start 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. playing before lunch and continue until well after, Senior Information Assistance Rep: serving up copious amounts of toe-tapping nos- Rosie McCoy talgia and laughter to add savor to good food. Thrift Shop Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast for all ages is served Fridays from Phone: 503-429-3912 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at just $3.50 per person. Maple bars are made fresh daily for $1.00 each! You can also order maple bars for a gathering of any kind by calling 503-429-3912 a day or two ahead and placing your order. Meals on Wheels are avail- able for those who are home- Need help with something? No time? bound. Call Senior Information • Miscellaneous Domestic Help • Errand Running Assistance Representative • Personal Assistant • Light Housekeeping Rosie McCoy on Monday, • House Sitting/Pet Sitting - including walks Wednesday or Friday for infor- mation on how to utilize this C ALL 503-429-0539 valuable service for yourself or a loved one. Plant & Garden Sale Vernonia Senior Center Two Days Only! June 3rd & 4th From 9am to 4:30pm Brighten your garden with plants, shrubs, bulbs, trees and more Also Serving Mexican Food June 4 th , 10:30 am -1:30 pm 446 Bridge St. Vernonia Domestic Goddess Vernonia Lions Club presents Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Saturday, June 11 th at 6 p.m. The New Hong Kong Restaurant 669 Mist Drive, Vernonia, OR (Across the Green Bridge) A Vernonia Lions Club fundraiser
