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.
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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