The INDEPENDENT, June 6, 2012
Schools farewell dinner/dance planned
by Bill Langmaid
The Vernonia School District
will soon be removing the old
schools from Bridge Street.
Certain architectural elements
have been integrated into the
new school, but the actual
buildings must go. No matter
how good it will be for the com-
munity to have a new school, it
will be with a heavy heart that
we watch the current school
disappear. Accordingly, we wel-
come the community to join us,
one last time, on the campus
for tours and a dance.
Starting at 4:00 p.m., June
23, the community is welcome
to visit the Bridge Street cam-
pus for the last time. The
school buildings will be open
for reminiscing and there will
be an all ages dance from 7:00
to 10 p.m. in the Washington
Grade School gymnasium. Be
prepared to dance to tunes
from throughout the history of
the building, or just sit and re-
lax and catch up with old
friends.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the
Green Building there will be a
dinner for guests. Diners will
have the opportunity to bid, via
silent auction, on many items
which have been donated by
businesses and individuals all
around the Pacific Northwest.
In addition, at 6:00 p.m., follow-
ing a few words from Superin-
tendent Dr. Kenneth Cox and
other community leaders, there
will be a live auction of several
choice items. The dinner will
have limited seating, and tick-
ets are available at Vernonia
Florist and Vernonia Auto
Parts, or online at www.vernon
iaschools.org
The Vernonia Education
Foundation would like to thank
the community and the district
for being given this opportunity
to express their deep apprecia-
tion for the continuing support
of the capital campaign to re-
build Vernonia’s schools.
Now is the time to get Community Garden plot
by Bill Langmaid
At the Grand Opening of the
Vernonia Community Garden
last Friday, the first seedlings
were planted at the garden,
while across the street the Se-
nior Center held its plant sale.
There were several Master
Gardeners in attendance, able
to answer questions and lend
assistance.
Fortunately, there are still
spots available in the garden
for new members. It’s a very
simple process to join. All you
need is the rental fee of $20 for
the summer, and the commit-
ment and desire to grow your
own fresh produce.
Applications are available at
Vernonia Cares, Made in Ver-
nonia, and at the Vernonia
Pharmacy. For those without
transportation, arrangements
can be made by calling Penny
Costley at 429-0196. Penny,
along with Allison McLeod and
Jill Hult, are spearheading the
Community Garden project as
an extension of the Ford Fami-
ly Foundation Leadership pro-
gram.
Nehalem Valley Pioneers set annual meet for June 10
The 89th annual meeting of
the Nehalem Valley Pioneer
Association is scheduled for
Sunday, June 10, at Natal
Grange on Highway 47 east of
Mist.
Nehalem Valley Pioneer As-
sociation was founded in 1924
by pioneers who settled the
Nehalem Valley and has been
carried forward by their de-
scendants. All past, present
and future residents of the area
are welcome, as is everyone
interested in local history.
Doors will open at 10:00
a.m. and the business meeting
starts at 11:00 a.m. A potluck
picnic at noon will be served
buffet style in the grange dining
hall (bring dishes that are ready
to eat and easy to keep at a
safe temperature). The after-
noon program begins after
lunch, around 1:00 p.m., fol-
lowed by more time for visiting
and viewing the association’s
scrapbooks. The Natal School-
house will also be open for vis-
itors.
Open Air Market seeks vendors OSU announces
Vernonia’a Open Air Market,
is scheduled to start Saturday,
June 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the
space next to Black Bear Cof-
fee.
New vendors are now being
recruited. Interested parties
may contact Bill Langmaid at
971-998-3705 for more infor-
mation.
Vacation Bible School set to start
The Vernonia Christian
Church will hold Vacation Bible
School, from June 18-22, at the
church, 410 North Street.
Vacation Bible School theme
is Adventures on Promise Is-
land. Children four years of age
through those going into sixth
grade can attend. Activities
start at 9:00 a.m. and end at
12:15 p.m.
Children can be registered
online at vacationbibleschool.
com/vernoniavbs or by calling
Sue Robertson at 503-429-
4901 or Kari Hough at 503-
429-0911.
local graduates
Oregon State University has
announced the students who
will attend their commence-
ment ceremonies on June 17.
Graduating from Vernonia
are Jessica L. Kintz (Art B.A.),
Kortni L. Papineau (Teaching
M.A.), and Torin A. Tierney
(Management B.S.).
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Senior Center News
Hey Dads: Your day is coming up on June 17th, but you can
also enjoy a special Fathers’ Day lunch on June 13, right here at
the Vernonia Senior Center. Join us for a great meal…and some
surprises!
In spite of grey and, sometimes, rainy weather, another suc-
cessful plant and garden sale raised more than a $1,000 for the
senior center. It couldn’t have happened without all of those who
donated sale items, those who organized, picked up donations,
set up everything each day and manned the two-day sale, and es-
pecially those who bought nearly everything that was available.
This is another example of how our community responds to help
others. Thank you!
The center’s board of directors meets on the second Friday of
each month at 10 a.m. Why not attend this Friday, June 8th?
This is the first week of the month, which means that every-
thing in the senior center thrift shop is half price. The thrift shop is
open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You don’t have to be a member to enjoy companionship and
good food at the center. Dinner is served Monday through Friday
at noon, with a $4.00 donation suggested for those 60 and older,
and $5.00 for those under 60. If you prefer your meal to go, call
ahead and place your order. Meals to go are $5.00.
Don’t forget that, if you enjoy bingo, you can have fun while you
eat lunch. Diners play free Bingo each Monday starting at 11:45
a.m.
Breakfast is available every Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at
$3.50 per person regardless of age. Maple bars made fresh daily
are $1.00 each. If you want maple bars for a gathering of any
kind, call 503-429-3912 a day or two ahead and place your order.
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.
Every Friday after lunch is game time. Relax with others while
you sharpen your poker or pinochle skills. You can also bring
along your suggestions for other Friday activities. A little bird whis-
pered that Scrabble players are wanted; if you’re interested, put
your name on the list.
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