The INDEPENDENT, August 3, 2011
Bear Creek Run/Walk on August 13
Mark your calendars –
August 13, is the date for the
ninth annual Bear Creek
Run/Walk. Beginning and end-
ing at Anderson Park, this
event boasts the diversity of a
5K Run/Walk including a scenic
lap around Vernonia Lake, and
a 10K Run that heads south
along the Banks/Vernonia Lin-
ear Trail. Both routes are flat,
fast, and wind through tree-
lined sections of the trail, pro-
viding welcome shade for run-
ners and walkers alike.
This event is a fundraiser for
the Vernonia Cares Food Bank
– an organization that has sup-
ported local families for the
past 26 years. Many local busi-
nesses have already received
letters reaching out for spon-
sorship and support of this
event. The food bank appreci-
ates the financial sponsorship
received during the past eight
years from businesses, both
local and outside of Vernonia.
This year shows a sponsorship
total of $1100.00 so far. Great
start!
How can you help? Become
a sponsor, enter the race as an
individual or group, come and
cheer on those who run or walk
or better yet, volunteer on race
day! There are many volun-
teers needed to make this
event a success, so please
help out if you can! It is said
that charity begins at home –
this is a chance to role-model
that idea through all levels of
support for this event.
Registration will begin at
8:00 a.m., on August 13, at the
Anderson Park pavilion, in Ver-
nonia, with events starting at
9:00 a.m. – a little later than
last year. Online registration is
encouraged. See the following
website for more details; http://
www.signmeup.com/75917 or
contact Race Director Kellie
Murray at 503-429-3021.
It is the food bank’s hope
that the 2011 Vernonia Bear
Creek Run will be a memorable
event benefiting Vernonia resi-
dents of all ages. It has the
potential to bring visitors and
consumers to our beautiful
town, generating local revenue
plus heightened awareness of
our lovely forested trails and
parks. See you at the starting
line!
See Vernonia Through the Artist’s Eye
Vernonia
Through
the
Artist’s Eye, is the brainchild of
artist Dave Anderson. For the
project, sponsored by Vernonia
Hands-On Art, artists were
given their choice of two classic
Vernonia scenes to interpret in
their personal styles – one
scene is of the old railroad sta-
tion, the other on Bridge Street.
The paintings will be raffled off,
with half of the proceeds going
to Hands-On Art and half to the
artists.
Four artists are involved in
this year’s project: Walter Neu-
man, Sally Harrison, Diane
Coughlin, and Dave Anderson.
The paintings will be available
for viewing at First Friday
events and at Saturday Mar-
kets. During Jamboree the
paintings will be at the Market
Old Grad picnic
set for Aug. 21
The annual picnic of the Ver-
nonia Society, VHS “Old
Grads” and Oregon American
alumni, will be held Sunday,
August 21, at Anderson Park in
Vernonia. Registration begins
at 10:00 a.m.
Bring your own picnic lunch
or buy a hot dog and soft drink
on site. Coffee will be provided.
All former and current Vernoni-
ans are welcome.
in the VCLC Courtyard, and at
the Vernonia Pioneer Museum.
They will also be available at
the museum during special
events. Drawings for all paint-
ings will be held at the end of
Salmon Fest, in October.
Artists will be in attendance at
various events to discuss their
works.
Vernonia Hands-On Art is a
local non-profit organization.
For more information, or to buy
tickets, contact Erika Paleck at
503-704-5970 or epaleck@gm
ail.com.
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Senior Center News
It’s time for the Vernonia Friendship Jamboree, which means
we’ll have the opportunity to enjoy visiting with many of our old
friends and neighbors who return to Vernonia each year for the
weekend’s many activities.
The annual Logger Breakfast will, of course, be right here at
the senior center from 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on both Saturday and
Sunday. This tasty pancake breakfast is a benefit for Vernonia
Cares and the senior center, as well as being a great way to start
a busy day.
The Senior Center Thrift Shop will be open every day during
Jamboree, too. On top of the convenience, everything is half price
during the whole month of August! The thrift shop’s regular hours
are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Always
half price during the first week of each month.
The center serves a complete, delicious lunch Monday though
Friday at noon. A $4.00 donation is suggested for those 60 and
older, and $5.00 for those under 60. If you prefer lunch to go, for
only $5.00 you can call ahead and place your order. The Golden
Oldies still keep things hopping on Wednesdays, too.
Breakfast for all ages is served Fridays from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
at just $3.50 per person. Maple bars are made fresh daily for
$1.00 each, and you can order larger quantities for a gathering of
any kind by calling 503-429-3912 a day or two ahead and placing
your order.
A variety of packaged breads, rolls and pastries is available
daily at the Vernonia Senior Center. These baked goods are free,
but if you choose to make a donation, it will help defray the cost
of pick up and delivery.
Free hearing checks will be performed by a representative of
Columbia Hearing Aids on the third Monday of each month, 1-
2:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
Foot Care is scheduled on the second and fourth Fridays of
each month, at $15 per person. Call Marilyn Albro, R.N., for an
appointment, at 503-429-0406.
Vernonia Senior Citizens Center: 446 Bridge Street
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thrift Shop Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 503-429-3912
Vernonia’s annual Community-
wide Garage Sale scheduled
Vernonia’s annual Commu-
nity-wide Garage Sale will be
held this year on Saturday,
September 7, from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. There are usually
over 40 locations involved.
All residents and businesses
who wish to be included in the
Photo is a detail of Dave Anderson’s interpretation of a photo
from Images of America: Vernonia, a book put together by
the Vernonia Pioneer Museum.
map of sales can call Helen
Bateman at 503-429-6203,
before September 13. These
maps will be available on
Thursday before the sale,
alongside Vernonia Realty, 953
Bridge St.
We’re having a
Grrrrage Sale
Aug 5, 6 & 7
$
$
Garage Sale
10% off
Purchases over $10
9am-6pm Saturday Aug 6th
at 1200 Ruth ave. Vernonia
Coupon valid from 9 am to 6 pm August 6, 2011.
$
Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4
Many Select items offered
at “Giant Breed” discounts
Creatures P S
$
ETS &
UPPLIES
(503-429-PETS (7387)
www.creaturespetshop.com
736 Bridge St. Vernonia