The INDEPENDENT, July 5, 2012
P.E.O. announces 2012 scholarships
Three recent Vernonia High
School graduates received
scholarships from Philanthrop-
ic Educational Organization
(P.E.O.). Two scholarships
were awarded by the Vernonia
chapter to Seniors Alyssa Log-
gins and Kelly Smith. The Ida
Loyd Walrod memorial scholar-
ship, which is given to a gradu-
ating senior in a county-wide
competition, was won this year
by Natalie Wallace.
In addition, during the past
few months, P.E.O. scholar-
ships were awarded to Tonya
Clark and Souvanny Miller.
These grants were awarded by
P.E.O foundations in our state,
to support them in their ongo-
ing studies.
P.E.O. is proud of the “suc-
cess stories” that occur by
virtue of the hard work and de-
termination of the recipients.
Marissa Clement recently re-
ceived a Bachelor of Science
Degree from the University of
Portland, graduating in Life Sci-
ence with a Minor in Psycholo-
gy. She was a P.E.O. scholar-
ship recipient four years ago.
Kelly Martinez has recently
graduated with a BS in Educa-
tion, and has been working in
Vernonia, substituting at the el-
ementary school in many
classroom situations. Martinez
is one of those “returning” stu-
dents, having received a de-
gree from Pacific a decade or
so ago. Her present degree
was attained mostly online –
she did her practice teaching
here in Vernonia. At present,
she is continuing her studies,
working toward a master’s de-
gree in Education. Her long-
term goal is to teach at the mid-
dle school level in Special Edu-
cation.
The local P.E.O. chapter is a
small part of a huge interna-
tional philanthropic organiza-
tion, sharing a goal to help
women meet their educational
needs. This includes support
for high school graduates, as
well as for women who return
to college to further their edu-
cation. Locally, this effort is
supported by various fund-rais-
ing events, the largest of which
is the annual Christmas
Bazaar, where all those fra-
grant wreaths that are sold at
the bazaar contribute to
P.E.O’s educational fund.
Extension Service sets dates for canning classes
Have you thought about
learning to can fruits, vegeta-
bles, jams, jellies or fish or
game this summer? Are you an
experienced canner who would
like an update on the latest
USDA
recommendations?
Then plan to attend one or
more of the canning classes of-
fered by the Columbia County
Extension Service. Classes will
be held at the First Lutheran
Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. He-
lens (on the corner of N. 4th St.
and Wyeth St.). Each class will
cost $20.00 or $70.00 for all
four. A small number of scholar-
ships are available. Payment
must be made in advance to
hold your spot. Class size is
limited.
• Wednesday, July 11, 5:30
to 8:30 p.m., Canning Jams &
Jellies
• Wednesday, July 25, 5:30
to 8:30 p.m., Canning Fruits
and Pie Fillings
• Wednesday, August 8, 5:30
to 8:30 p.m., Pressure Canning
Vegetables & Meats
• Wednesday, August 22,
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Canning
Welcome Additions
Kolbie Renay Bergerson
Kolbie Renay Bergerson
What to do with
Tsunami debris
Debris from the March 2011
tsunami that struck Japan is
starting to reach Oregon’s
coast. Some of it may carry in-
vasive species that could pose
a serious threat to Oregon’s
marine environment and native
species. There are a number of
things that Oregonians can do
to help.
The Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department re-
sponds to debris on beaches,
and the Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife leads the re-
sponse to invasive species in
coordination with the Oregon
Invasive Species Council, Ore-
See What page 9
Pickles, Tomatoes and Salsa.
For more information and to
register for classes, please call
or visit the OSU Extension Ser-
vice office at: 505 N. Columbia
River Highway, St. Helens,
503-397-3462.
was born June 13, 2012, to Keli
Krieger and Ted Bergerson of
Vernonia. She weighed 8
pounds, 1 ounce and was 21
inches long.
Grandparents are Don and
Barbara Bergerson of Vernon-
ia, Jamela Knight of Hillsboro,
and Dennis Krieger of Scap-
poose.
Great-grandparents are Pat
and Darlene Knight of Vernonia.
Open Daily
11 a.m.
Great Food
Biker Friendly
July 6 &7 Karaoke
July 21 Spin Cycle
July 28 Random Access
All Bands & Karaoke start at 9 P.M.
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4 pm - 7 pm
Ladies Night: Wed. 5 pm - Midnight
Open until midnight Sun-Thu & until 2:30 a.m. Fri, Sat.
733 Bridge St., Vernonia
503-429-9999
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Senior Center News
The Vernonia Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, July
4th, so everyone can enjoy the festivities that accompany our na-
tion’s annual observance of Independence Day.
The center will re-open Thursday for the regular schedule of
meals and activities. The Thrift Shop will also close on the fourth.
The Board of Directors will meet on Friday, July 13th, at 10
a.m.
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
SSCP musical revue starts July 13
The ShoeString Community
Players (SSCP) will celebrate
its 30 year anniversary with the
summer musical revue “A
Shoebox of Memories.” The re-
vue will feature solo and choral
numbers from the many musi-
cals that the group has pro-
duced. Featured performers
will include original cast mem-
bers from past productions,
and performers new to SSCP.
The six performances will be
in both Scappoose and St He-
lens. The three shows in Scap-
poose will be at the Scappoose
High School Auditorium on July
13 at 7:30 p.m. and July 14 at
2:00 and 7:30 p.m. The July
19, 20, and 21 shows will be at
7:30 p.m. the St. Helens High
School Olmscheid Auditorium.
There are several sponsor-
ship opportunities available to
businesses and individuals.
SSCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization
Call 503-366-4406 or go to
www.sscpmusicals.com
for
ticket purchase information.
CCRider giving away passes
Would you like to get a free
month’s rides on CCRider?
Just put your name and phone
number on your old pass and
turn it into the driver.
For those who would like to
participate, but don’t have an
old pass to turn in, write your
name and phone number on a
piece of paper and either mail it
to CCRider Transportation, 230
Strand Street, St. Helens, OR
97051, or give it to your driver.
The winner will receive a
free all-zone pass for the up-
coming month. For more infor-
mation, call 503-366-0159.