The INDEPENDENT, August 17, 2011
Beaverton, Banks and Beyond bi-
cycle tour on Saturday, Aug. 27
NW Bicycle Safety Council
(NWBSC), a nonprofit organi-
zation dedicated to ensuring
safety for bicycle riders and
others who share the road, is
hosting its third annual bike
ride – Beaverton, Banks, and
Beyond Bicycle Tour.
NWBSC partners with the
City of Beaverton, City of
Banks, City of North Plains,
City of Vernonia, and Stub
Stewart State Park for the
event. The bike ride will be on
Saturday, August 27, beginning
at Papa’s Pizza Parlor, 15700
Blueridge Drive in Beaverton.
The course consists of sev-
eral distance options from the
starting point at Papa’s Pizza
Parlor to Vernonia and back.
Riders explore farmlands while
winding through country roads
and the Banks-Vernonia State
Trail. Rest stops provide riders
with fresh fruit, snacks, and
water. A lunch is provided as
part of the ride. The event
strives to raise awareness of
bicycle safety, bring the com-
munity together and raise
funds for NWBSC. Event regis-
tration is online at www.nwbicy-
c l e s a f e t y
council.org/events/ride-details/
or on-site at the day of the
event. Cost is $30 online and
$40 on the day of the event.
Online registration closes Fri-
day, August 26 at 5:00 p.m.
NW Bicycle Safety Council
strives to educate and promote
safety and harmony between
cyclists and others who share
the road, as well as strengthen
community and family ties
through cycling-related pro-
grams and events. It does this
through its television show Cy-
cology Today, ongoing bicycle
safety programs for adults and
children, and a bicycle riding
program for senior citizens.
Jamboree Fishing Derby results
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Senior Center News
There’s still time to take advantage of the
HALF-PRICE SALE at the Vernonia Senior Cen-
ter Thrift Shop during the entire month of August.
The shop is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
and everything is half price, so there are some
great bargains.
Among the center’s services are free blood
pressure checks on the 4th Wednesday of each
month from 11 a.m. to noon.
Assorted breads, rolls and pastries are avail-
able at the Center nearly every day. It’s first-
come, first-served, either free or whatever you
are able to donate.
Foot Care is scheduled on the second and
fourth Fridays of each month, at $15 per person.
For an appointment, call Marilyn Albro, R.N., at
503-429-0406.
Lunch is served Monday through 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 5 Area Lunch is on the last Monday of
each month, with the St. Helens Senior Center
as host on August 29th.
On the last Wednesday of each month,
Wauna Federal Credit Union makes a good
lunch even better by providing diners with free
ice cream.
Members’ birthdays are celebrated at lunch
on the last Friday of each month.
Community-wide
sale on Sept. 15
Vernonia’s annual Commu-
nity-wide Garage Sale will be
held this year on Saturday,
September 17, from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Anyone who wishes to be in-
cluded in the map of sales can
call Helen Bateman at 503-
429-6203, before September
13. Maps will be available on
Thursday, September 15,
alongside Vernonia Realty, 953
Bridge St.
Great breakfasts are available every Friday at
the senior center, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Break-
fast for all ages is just $3.50 per person. Maple
bars are made fresh daily for $1.00 each! If you
want maple bars for a group, call 503-429-3912
a day or two ahead and place your order.
Center activities include pinochle on Fridays
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and free Bingo with
lunch each Monday starting at 11:45 a.m. Why
not have fun while you eat lunch?
Needle work, including quilting on Tuesdays
10:30 a.m. to closing. If you’re working on a
quilt, crocheting an afghan, knitting a sweater, or
involved in any other needlework project, bring
your project and enjoy the company of others as
you work.
The senior center Board of Directors meets
on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.
in the dining room. If you have questions, sug-
gestions, or just want to know how the center
operates, your attendance is welcome.
Vernonia Senior Citizens Center:
446 Bridge Street
Hours: Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Senior Information Assistance Rep:
Rosie McCoy
Thrift Shop Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 503-429-3912
Welcome Additions
Abbygayle Nolana Morgan
Abbygayle Nolana Morgan
was born July 20, 2011, to Rus-
sell and Christina Morgan of
Vernonia. She weighed 5
pounds, 2 ounces and was 19
inches long.
She joins her sister, Saman-
tha Anne-Rose and her brother,
Patrick Alexander, at the family
home.
Grandparents are Nolan and
Anne Morgan of Lemoore, Cal-
ifornia and Rosie Cordero of
Hanford, Calif.
A m e r i c a n L e g i o n
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This youngster was very enthusiastic about the Jamboree
Kids Fishing Derby. Photo by Garry Kinney.
There were 49 entries in the
Jamboree Kids Fishing Derby,
sponsored by the Nehalem Val-
ley Chapter of the Izaak Walton
League.
The most fish were caught
by Kenny Miller from Vancou-
ver, Washington. The longest
fish, 6.75 inches, was caught
by Kody Adrian from Hillsboro.
5 AND UNDER
1st – Alizabeth Randolf,
Olympia, Wash.
2nd – Austin Gonzales,
Maselle, Wash.
3rd – Kaden Hendrix, Ver-
nonia.
6 – 9 YEARS
1st – Austin Dowd, Banks.
2nd – Kolby Dennis, Vernon-
ia.
3rd – Brandon Moloney, Ver-
nonia.
10 – 14 YEARS
1st – Logan Christmas,
Sacramento, California.
2nd – Sam Christmas,
Sacramento, Calif.
3rd – Briley Mannon, Hills-
boro.
G OOD F OOD
G OOD F RIENDS
G OOD T IMES
831 Bridge St.
Vernonia, OR
503-429-0214
All Veterans and their Families
are Invited to a BBQ
On September 10 th
From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
At the American Legion Hall
627 Adams Street, Vernonia
For more info contact Rod Price 503-429- 0445