The INDEPENDENT, August 1, 2012
Mayor, council filing deadline approaches
The deadline to file nomina-
tion papers for the positions of
Vernonia mayor and two coun-
cil seats is August 23. The
mayoral term is two years, and
the council positions are for
four years each.
The open positions are cur-
rently held by Mayor Josette
Mitchell, Councilor Randy Par-
row, and Councilor Kim Tier-
ney. They will be on the No-
vember 6 General Election bal-
lot.
Although no nomination pa-
pers had been filed as of Mon-
day morning, July 30, Mitchell
has indicated that she will seek
a second term. Tierney, who
was appointed to fill a council
vacancy, has said she will run
for election to the council. Par-
row, who has served as a
councilor for 12 years, has said
he will not seek reelection.
Election packets with all
necessary forms and informa-
tion are available from city hall.
For more information, call Ver-
nonia City Recorder Joann
Glass at 503-429-5291, ext.
106.
Non-profits can apply for programs
Enlightening and stimulat-
ing, provocative and informa-
tive: that’s what people are
saying about the Conversation
Project, which offers Oregon
nonprofits free, humanities-
based public discussion pro-
grams about provocative is-
sues and ideas. The Conversa-
tion Project is a program of
Oregon Humanities.
Conversation Project pro-
grams bring people together for
thoughtful and inspiring discus-
sions that are designed to im-
prove understanding of diverse
perspectives on a given sub-
ject. Conversations are free to
host, last between sixty and
ninety minutes, and are led by
humanities experts who have
undergone training as conver-
sation facilitators.
The 2012-13 Conversation
Project lineup features twenty-
four programs. Topics include
censorship in literature, the
sesquicentennial of the Ameri-
can Civil War, black history in
Oregon, rethinking downtowns,
science and democracy, Native
American art in Oregon, and
many more. Themed discus-
sion series and programs of-
fered in Spanish are also avail-
able.
Fishing Derby
cancelled
The Izaak Walton League
Kids’ Fishing Derby has been
cancelled for the 2012 Vernon-
ia Friendship Jamboree & Log-
ging Show.
The cancellation is due to
the condition of the lake, which
has been taken over by weeds
this year. Watch for the Kids’
Fishing Derby to return in 2013.
Through September 30,
2012, Oregon nonprofits may
apply for Conversation Project
programs that take place be-
tween November 1, 2012, and
February 28, 2013. The cata-
log, instructions for host organ-
izations, and downloadable ap-
plication form are available at
oregonhumanities.org. See the
website’s events calendar for
Conversation Project programs
currently happening in counties
around the state.
For more information about
the Conversation Project pro-
gram and how to apply, contact
Oregon Humanities Program
Coordinator Annie Kaffen at
503-241-0543, 800-735-0543,
ext. 116, or a.kaffen@oregon
humanities.org.
Oregon Humanities is an in-
dependent, nonprofit affiliate of
the National Endowment for
the Humanities and a partner of
the Oregon Cultural Trust.
“Old Grad” picnic set for Aug. 19
The annual picnic of the Ver-
nonia Society, “Old Grads” and
Oregon-American Alumni will
be held Sunday, August 19, at
Anderson Park. Registration
starts at 10:00 a.m.
Coffee will be provided.
Bring a picnic lunch or buy a
hot dog, chips and drinks from
members of P.E.O., who offer
this service as a fundraiser for
girls’ and women’s scholar-
ships. All current and former
Vernonians are welcome.
Vernonia Community Church has
set date for Vacation Bible School
“High Seas Expedition – Ex-
ploring the Mighty Love of God”
is the theme of the Vernonia
Community Church 2012 Vaca-
tion Bible School (VBS).
VBS will be held August 13
through 17 from 6:00 to 8:30
p.m. at the church, 957 State
Avenue. Kindergarten through
last year’s 5th graders are wel-
come to attend. There will be a
family barbecue on Friday, Au-
gust 17.
For more information, con-
tact Corrie at 503-701-2080 or
Cathy at 503-816-5388.
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Senior Center News
August is a busy month at the Vernonia Senior Center, just as
it is for the rest of the community.
With the Vernonia Friendship Jamboree starting this Friday, the
senior center will again be the site of the Pancake Breakfast on
Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pro-
ceeds from the breakfast will benefit Vernonia Cares food bank.
The center’s Thrift Shop will be open every day during Jam-
boree, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and
from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Connie’s regular Friday morning breakfast will also be avail-
able from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at just $3.50 for all ages.
Maple bars are made fresh daily for $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.
The center will also be involved in two more August events: the
Senior Picnic on Friday, August 17th, and the City-Wide
Garage/Yard Sale on Saturday, August 25th. The center will have
tables to rent for the city-wide sale at $10 each. This is a great
way for people to participate with others during the event. Call
Pauline Coffman for more information, at 503-429-3912.
Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. A $4.00 do-
nation 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.
Remember, free Bingo with lunch on Mondays; needle workers
gather on Tuesdays, poker (chips only) after lunch on Thursdays,
and other games on Fridays after lunch.
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.
The Board of Directors meet on the second Friday of each
month at 10 a.m. Don’t hesitate to bring questions or suggestions
for their consideration.
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
Welcome Additions
Amelia May Jean Stencil
Amelia May Jean Stencil
Mariolino’s
was born July 1, 2012, to Rhi-
annon Meyer and Doug Stencil
of Scappoose. She weighed 7
pounds, 12 ounces and was 21
inches long.
Grandparents are Debra
Meyer of Vernonia, Roger Mey-
er of Grangeville, Idaho, Stan
Stencil, and Debra Stencil,
both of Scappoose.
Have a Happy and
Safe Jamboree
While you’re out enjoying Jamboree
and get hungry, come have Breakfast
Lunch or Dinner in Air Conditioned Comfort
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