February 20, 2014 - Vernonia`s Voice

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february20 2014
VERNONIA’S
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reflecting the spirit of our community
Bag&Baggage Wants to
be Your Theatre Company
Cox Leaving at
End of School Year
When Bag&Baggage Productions came Bag&Baggage has found additional ways
to Vernonia this past December and performed to make community outreach and accessibility a
their version of Charles Dickens A Christmas real priority. They have an education program
Carol, it is likely that most locals were probably which offers high school students the opportunity
unaware that this theatre company existed.
to come to the theatre, for free! “When I was
Bag&Baggage,
who call the Venetian
Theatre in Hillsboro their
regular home, arrived in
town and helped celebrate
The Spirit of Christmas in
Vernonia on December 7th.
Their interpretation of the
Dickens classic was a lively,
humorous and well produced
show.
But, if it was the
first time many Vernonians
had heard of Bag&Baggage,
Artistic
Director
Scott
Palmer hopes it won’t be the
last.
Kevin Connell as Lear, Benjamin Farmer as Perillus, Stephanie
“We’re a suburban
Leppert
as Cordelia, Rebecca Ridenour as Goneril and Jessi Walters
theatre company,” said
as Regan in the Bag&Baggage production of Lear.
Palmer in a recent interview.
Photo courtesy of Casey Campbell Photography.
“We can look in either two
directions for an audience; east to Portland in high school, we traveled to the Oregon
where there are literally hundreds of competing Shakespeare Festival in Ashland,” said Palmer.
and very good theatre groups. Or we can look to “Those types of opportunities don’t really exist
communities on the west side, like Forest Grove, anymore. We’re worried that generations of
Cornelius and Vernonia-to audiences that don’t high school students will never have a chance
have much access to theatre. It’s in our best to experience professional performing arts. We
interest to reach out to those communities. We believe those high school students are our next
want you to think of us as your theatre company.” generation of patrons and so we’re reaching out
With that in mind, Bag&Baggage is to them to give them access to our work.”
making a special offer to Vernonia residents Through the education program any
for their upcoming production of Lear at the high school student can show up the day of a
Venetian Theatre which runs from March 6 to performance, show valid school identification
the 23. Vernonia residents can receive 25% off and receive a free ticket to that show. “I hope
tickets to any regularly scheduled performance. that parents and teachers will go to our website,
“This is a get-to-know-us offer,” explained take a look at our upcoming schedule, and find
Palmer. “It’s an introductory offer and a way for something appropriate to bring their students to
us to welcome our neighbors in Vernonia who see,” says Palmer.
Bag&Baggage also offer special rates
might not know us.”
for their preview performances. According
to Palmer opening night of each new show
is always on a Friday. On the first Thursday
night of each run they offer slightly discounted
tickets, for what the cast and crew consider a
sort of dress rehearsal, with the caveat that they
reserve the right to stop and restart the show if
something goes terribly wrong. “We’ve never
opinions
had that happen, but it is nice for the cast to
perform to a somewhat smaller audience the
first time through,” explains Palmer.
As part of their community outreach
and their visit to Vernonia this past December,
vhs winter sports
Bag&Baggage included discussions with
community members, both prior to and
following their performance, which asked
about ways that their theatre company could
engage with the local community. “It makes
loggerbots
sense for us to talk with our audience about
open house
how we can better serve you and welcome
you warmly,” says Palmer. “We want to reach
out. That is a big part of our missions; to make
theater engaging and accessible.”
Bag&Baggage was founded in 2005
scuttlebutt
with an original mission to travel the state of
Oregon performing high quality, accessible,
classical theatre for communities without a
resident professional theatre. The small group
inside
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Vernonia
School
District Superintendent Dr.
Kenneth Cox has informed the
School Board that he will be
resigning his position at the end
the current school year.
The School Board
accepted Cox’s resignation
at the regular School Board
Meeting on February 13th.
Board Chair Bill Langmaid told
the Board that Cox’s current
contract expires on June 30,
2014 and that Cox has informed
him that he is not interested in
renewing the contract.
Cox retired his full
time position last May as a way
to cut costs for the District. He
was immediately rehired by
the School Board and has been
working half time while he
searched for a new position.
Cox came to the
Vernonia School District as
Superintendent in 2006. He was
in charge of the District when
all three school building were
damaged in the 2007 Flood and
has been instrumental in the
demolition of the old school
campus and construction of
the new school facility which
opened in September of 2012.
The School Board
announced they will open an
internal search for a replacement
starting February 17th and
ending February 24th. As part
of the replacement process the
School Board is requesting
community input on the
qualities and qualifications they
By Scott Laird
nifer Moloney is pleased with
the numerous opportunities the
Vernonia Library provides and
about the support she has been
receiving from community
members and organizations.
“We like to have as
many programs as possible
here,” says Moloney. “In a
small community like this,
that is what the Library needs
to be. Anything culturally relevant that we can provide for
would like in a Superintendent.
Examples would be: Excellent
communicator and listener;
High degree of integrity/
honesty; Good budgeting skills;
Active in community.
Community members
are asked to send their input
by February 20th to Barb Carr
at the District office at: bcarr@
vernonia.k12.or.us. Input will
also be taken at a School Town
Hall meeting scheduled for
February 25th at 7:00 PM at the
School Commons.
There’s A Lot to Check Out
at the Vernonia Library
Many local citizens use
and enjoy the Vernonia Public
Library on a regular basis. We
check out books and videos, use
the computers to access the internet and maybe attend a special program once in a while.
But there is a lot more
going on at your Library than
you might realize, much of it
volunteer driven.
Library Director Jen-
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opinion
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An Opinion: Council Needs to
Finalize Lease With Health Board
By Scott Laird
The Vernonia City Council and
the Vernonia Health Board have been
working to negotiate a lease agreement
for property the City controls, so the
Health Board can begin construction
of the new health clinic facility. The
Health Board had hoped to break
ground on their new facility in early
February, but after the last City Council
meeting on February 18, there was still
no agreement on the use of the property,
and so, construction has been unable to
proceed.
Both groups have been working
hard over the last several months to find
common ground and iron out the details
of what will be a fifty year agreement.
The two sides have discussed potential
uses, length of the lease, what happens
if the lease ends suddenly and other,
often sticky points. One by one they
have reached agreement on almost every
point, although the discussions have
often become somewhat contentious
and personalities seem to be getting in
the way.
One item the two sides haven’t
agreed on yet is rent for the property,
although the Health Board maintains
they had an agreement for $1 per year.
This was a point of discussion by both
the members of the Health Board during
“Topics From the Floor” and by Council
during the City Administrator Report at
the February 18 meeting.
The City received the parcel of
land between Rose and Weed Avenues
from the State of Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department (OPRD) at no
cost, in exchange for an agreement that
the City maintain the paved trail that
connects the Banks-Vernonia Trailhead
to Vernonia Lake. That trail, called
Webb Way, was already owned by the
City; the deal with OPRD requires that
the City keep and maintain the trail.
In exchange the City received a much
needed location, out of the Flood Zone,
where they could house social services
that needed to be moved-the Food Bank,
Senior Center and Health Clinic. It was
a great deal for the City.
The Vernonia Health Board
organized themselves quickly when the
opportunity to relocate out of the flood
zone presented itself. They developed
a construction plan, navigated through
FEMA regulations, approached several
high profile Foundations, and put
together over $1 million in funding in
an unbelievably short period of time,
doing what many said was impossible.
They had hoped to break ground in early
February but have now been bogged
down in negotiations for what has
turned into several months. According
to members of the Health Board, some
of their funding could be in jeopardy if
the project doesn’t get started soon.
The Vernonia Health Board
has served this community faithfully
for many years. They have owned
the building where several health care
providers have operated, furnishing
local health care for the community
and making available a needed service.
They have most recently developed
partnerships with the Public Health
Foundation of Columbia County and
Pacific University to create a new model
for delivering rural health care.
The
City
Council
has
continually maintained throughout
the lease negotiations that they are
only doing their job and looking out
for the best interests of the citizens
they represent. A long term lease is
tricky and all possibilities need to be
considered, which can be difficult when
trying to project out into the future.
Unfortunately, time constraints, as
the Health Board tries to make use of
disappearing FEMA funds, has made
negotiations feel pressured and rushed.
The Council has met several
times in special meeting to discuss
details of the lease, so it is not as if the
Council is ignoring the issue. They have
given ground on several key issues,
so they have shown they are willing
to negotiate. They have engaged and
involved their legal representative and
spent funds on legal fees, so it is obvious
they want the project to happen. The
process just seems to be taking too long.
The Health Board has been
innovative, creative, diligent and
determined as they have waded through
a complicated planning and fundraising
process. They have overcome many
obstacles and refused to give up,
all for the good of the citizens of this
community. What we need now is for
City Council and the Health Board to
put their differences aside, iron out the
final details, sign a lease agreement and
move forward.
Another Opinion:
Oregonian Article Not Fair to Vernonia Schools
By Scott Laird
A recent five-part series of articles in The
Oregonian, written by Betsy Hammond, featured the
Vernonia School District in Part 3. That particular
article has caused quite a stir around our town.
Hammond’s series, titled “Empty Desks” looked at
attendance issues through out the state of Oregon and
was especially critical of the Vernonia School District
administration, staff and parents.
Although the article was somewhat of a black
eye for the community, it was also somewhat inaccurate
in its portrayal of the Vernonia School District (VSD)
and their concern about the issue. The article ignored
key factors that have led to poor attendance and brushed
aside current efforts being made by the VSD to address
the issue.
The article featuring Vernonia was a main topic
of discussion at the February 13 Vernonia School Board
meeting, as audience member Amy Ceiloha, who, she
says was unfairly quoted in the article, asked if the
School District would have a response to the article.
Superintendent Ken Cox said there would not be any
official response, but was happy to discuss the issue, as
was Elementary School Principal Aaron Miller, School
Board Chair Bill Langmaid and other School Board
members, most notably, Ernie Smith. High School
Principal Nate Underwood was not in attendance.
It is obvious that the VSD is aware they have
an attendance problem, even though early in the
Oregonian article it was inferred that the District was
oblivious to the issue. Superintendent Cox did refer to
a previous Oregonian article from two years ago which
identified the VSD as the second worst district in the
state, behind Banks, for absenteeism.
In response to an observed problem, the VSD
has instituted a new attendance policy this year which
requires staff to contact parents when students have
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missed 4 days, 8 days and 12 days. Students are
considered chronically absent when they miss more than
10% of school days, and the new “call policy” seems to
be having a significant impact. Elementary Principal
Miller reported that attendance in kindergarten and first
grade has increased from 84% last year to 92% in the
first half of this year. Chronic absenteeism has dropped
from 49% to 27%.
School Board member Smith pointed out that
analyzing statistics is a tricky business and that you can
manipulate them in numerous ways to reach almost any
conclusion you wish. Cox noted that the exact figures
the Oregonian referenced were actually not available
to the School District from the state, but were in fact
numbers the Oregonian created themselves based
on data they collected and collated. As Smith and
Miller pointed out, with such a small base of students,
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2014
Police Blotter Feb.1-15
ARRESTS/
REPORTS/CRIMINAL
CITATIONS
• February 1, 2014 –
Police responded to the
1500 Block of Heather
Ct to assist Vernonia
Fire Department and
Medical Staff on a
medical call.
Arrest on the 1300
block of Bridge Ave
for Driving Under the
Influence of Intoxicants
(Alcohol).
Police received a report
of a Missing/Runaway
Juvenile from the 400
block of Mississippi
Ave.
• February 15, 2014 –
Police responded to the
1500 Block of Heather
Ln to investigate a
report of Check Fraud
and Theft One (1) by
Deception.
TRAFFIC/OTHER
CITATIONS
Issued a traffic citation
for Fail to Carry Proof
of Insurance on Rose
Ave near Maple St.
Issued a citation in the
200 block of Bridge St.
for Careless Driving.
• February 15, 2014
Issued a traffic citation
for Violation of the
Basic Rule on Hwy 47
South at MP 65.
Upper Nehalem
Watershed
Council Meeting
6:30 pm on Thursday
February 27, 2014
at the UNWC office
1201 Texas Ave. Suite A,
Vernonia
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Letter to the Editor,
It’s with a heavy heart
that I tell you that I am closing the
Made In Vernonia shop at the end
of February.
Thank you for contributing
to my dream of owning my own
shop and promoting arts and crafts.
It has been a great experience and
I have learned so much and made
lots of new friends along the way.
Without you, there would not have
been a Made In Vernonia!
Made In Vernonia has been
a community meeting place and
outlet for many creative people in
Vernonia and the surrounding areas
and it will be missed. Unfortunately,
the time and effort that is required
to keep the shop running is not
something I am able to do any
longer. Working a full time job
and juggling the requirements of
the shop is something that I can no
longer sustain.
I have many people besides
my customers and vendors that
I would like to personally thank
for helping me along the way. I
will probably forget someone,
so please know that I didn’t do it
intentionally.
Thank you Diana Peach
for always being there for me ever
since I first started on Madison
Ave, where Heather Lewis was so
gracious to let me do a trial run in
her space. Thank you to my mom,
Barb Larsen, for filling in whenever
I asked. Thank you Camrin Eyrrick
for continuing on with your retail
Get all your
Garden Essentials
at the 1st Annual
Vernonia Community Garden
Fair & Plant Sale
May 10th 9am-4pm
at the Vernonia School Commons
1,000 Tomato Plants,
vegie & flower starts plus
many gifts for Mother’s Day
Interested in being a vendor?
Contact Penny Costley
503-429-0196
dream and helping me out along the
way. I am happy to say your toys
will still be available in Vernonia
at Creatures after MIV closes.
Thank you Vickie Gunderson. I
value the time you spent in my
shop and your beautiful stained
glass artwork. Thank you Wanda
Azsman and Randal Harvey for
your contributions with your
pottery, art and friendship. Thank
you Erika Paleck for exposing me
to your father’s varied and large
body of work and the many ways
you have helped me make a go
of it. Thank you Susan Ely, for
making all those cool bird houses,
barn wood art and keeping my
planters looking fresh with all your
beautiful plants.
I also want to thank my
landlord, Gordon Smith for being
so helpful and understanding. You
played a big role in helping me
realize my dream. I don’t want
to forget my fellow Vernonia
businesses who have given me
support and suggestions along the
way.
Thank you to everyone
who make it a point to shop local!
Every purchase made in our
community, helps our community.
My last day will be Friday,
February 28th. Please stop by
before I close. Many of my artists
will still be selling their work at
their other venues, but a few items
will be on sale.
I will be having an open
house with refreshments on
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
8:30 AM1:30 PM
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February 28th from 10 to 6 and I
hope to see you then if not before.
Sincerely,
Kathy Larsen
To the Editor,
The City of Vernonia
Library Board would like the
community at large to know The
Friends of the Library has our
heartfelt Thank You for the past
and ongoing contributions and
support they have undertaken and
made available for library patrons.
The Library Board recognizes
the invaluable gifts given by The
Friends of the Library - such as the:
Children’s Museum Pass
Adopt a Book Program
OMSI Pass
After School Program snacks and supplies

Purchase of 3 new
computers for library patron use

Building
maintenance
assistance

Partial payment to assist
the Summer Reading Program

Hiring “BJ The Clown”
for our National Library Week
celebrations

Adding more books to our
library inventory

Paying for and housing the
invited author for Cultural Trust
Community Reads Program




Sincerely,
The City of Vernonia Library
Board
Barbara Ward, Jennifer Moloney,
Audeen Wagner, Lynn Fulgham,
Nancy Burch, Janelle Cedergreen,
Neil Lloyd, Grant Williams and
City Council Liaison - Donna
Webb
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city news
At the February 18, 2014 City Council
Meeting:
Topics from the Floor-Five members
of the Vernonia Health Board, Rachel
Langmaid, Wendy Sears, Olin Younger,
Brett Costley and Erika Paleck, spoke
about concerns that the Council and
the Health Board have not reached an
agreement on a lease for the property
at the Rose Avenue Project where the
Health Board intends to build a new
Health Center. Concerns mostly centered
on Council’s intention to charge rent for
the property, even though the Health
Board has been told they would only
be charged $1. Health Board members
expressed that the Council had not
negotiated in good faith and had waited
until the last minute to bring up the issue
of rent.
Vernonia City News...
community, but also reiterated that
they have an obligation to negotiate on
behalf of all citizens of the community.
Council noted that because they are
now partners with Oregon State Parks
for the trail from Anderson Park to the
Lake, they have additional maintenance
responsibilities for the trail. Through a
calculation that took into account trail
maintenance and legal fees the City
has incurred to obtain the Rose Avenue
property, Council reached consensus
that they would charge $15 per month
for each of the four potential entities at
the Rose Avenue Project. According
to Mayor/City Administrator Josette
Mitchell, this is the final issue in the
negotiations for the lease and that all
other issued have been resolved.
Council Discusses Rent for Health
Center-Although this item was not on
their agenda, Council discussed, during
the City Administrator Report portion
of the meeting, the Health Center lease
and rent that they should charge all
tenants of the Rose Avenue Project. All
Councilors expressed their commitment
to the project and the importance of
having health care available in our
Council Approves Purchase of
New
Billing
System-Based
on
recommendations from the Public
Works Committee and numerous staff
members, the Council approved moving
forward with a new Utility Billing
system through Muni Billing. The new
system is user friendly, less expensive
than the current system, does not require
a contract, allows for different paying
methods for customers, provides the
ability to produce useful reports and has
(approximately 540) one student who is
not attending but on the attendance roll,
can skew the data; several can skew it
significantly.
The fact that two years ago The
Oregonian pointed out Vernonia’s poor
absenteeism record does make a reader
wonder why the Administration and
School Board didn’t do something then
about the issue. But, as the Oregonian
article fails to acknowledge, two
years ago the Vernonia School District
was deep in the process of finishing
construction of the new schools campus
and preparing to move from their old
campus to the new one. And they were
also dealing with some big fundraising,
as well as yearly operation budget
shortfalls. In other words, they had
some fairly big issues already on their
agenda.
One could also easily believe
that, as the Oregonian article does
acknowledge, attending classes in
modular classrooms did have an impact
on absenteeism rates. The flip side is that
school administrators probably believed
that opening a brand new campus would
automatically help increase attendance.
The VSD has tried to address the
needs of students and boost engagement
through creative programing. The new
Sustainability curriculum is innovative
and progressive and the Forestry program
offers training in a regionally significant
employment field. A recent grant the
District received for $250,000 will help
address the lack of a shop facility and
expand technical training. These are all
factors that help keep students interested
in attending class.
A lifestyle factor the Oregonian
article
mentioned
as
impacting
attendance, hunting, should be taken with
a grain of salt. Oregon is an extremely
rural state and hunting is part of the
culture everywhere except Portland.
Kids take time off from school to hunt
with their families all over this state.
This should not be used as a reason that
Vernonia is behind other school districts.
In reading the comments
concerning the Oregonian article at
their website, I was impressed with the
thoughtful commentary that readers
brought forward. One concern was
bullying; kids won’t go to school
if they don’t feel comfortable and
a low initial installation cost.
Council Approves GIS ContractCouncil approved a contract with Ben
Fousek to provide GIS services to the
City including mapping, documents and
other related materials. The scope of
work also calls for working with the City
Administrator to create a Flood Plain
Management System. The contract
expires June 30, 2014 and is not to
exceed $10,000.
Council
Updates
Master
Fee
Schedule-Council adopted Resolution
5-14, Amending the Master Fee
Schedule including changes to Parks
Fees, Cemetery Fees and Administrative
and Planning Fees. The changes to the
Parks Fees included the implementation
of hourly, daily and weekend fees for use
of the Vernonia Horse Arena at Anderson
Park. Changes to the Cemetery Fees
included changes to the fees for Adult
Internment, Arrival at the cemetery
after 3:30 PM, Saturday Internment, and
Sunday or Holiday Internment. Changes
to the Administrative and Planning
Fees included the implementation of
Consulting Fees for GIS Services hourly
fees.
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Council Adopts Supplemental BudgetCouncil approved Resolution 6-14,
adopting a supplemental budget for the
General Fund. The supplemental budget
decreases Available Cash on hand by
$22,045 and Income from Property taxes
by $30,000 and also decreases Payroll
expenses by $6,751, Police Department
Expenses by $42,334 and makes other
adjustments to several line items.
Daylight Saving Time Starts
Sunday, March 9
Set your clocks ahead one hour.
Vernonia City
Council Meetings
and Closures
City Council Meetings are
scheduled for 7 PM:
Monday, March 3, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
There are no City Closures
scheduled at this time.
Dates and times subject to change
due to conflicts of schedules
School District can impact a parent’s
values is somewhat limited.
Following the flood in 2007 and
then the economic downturn, Vernonia
saw a large increase in students who
were, in fact, “homeless,” with parents
who had moved away to find work.
Numerous students lived with friends and
“couch surfed” without a strong parental
influence in their life. This factor also
had an influence on attendance figures.
The Oregonian
gives the
impression throughout most of the article
that the VSD is unaware they have a
problem and concludes that they aren’t
really all that interested in addressing it.
They only briefly touch on the progress
and improvements that has been made
this year, and ignore several important
factors unique to Vernonia.
While the Vernonia School
District needs to continue to improve
their efforts in confronting absenteeism,
they were attempting to address the
issue, even before The Oregonian so
harshly, and somewhat unfairly, pointed
it out. Let’s hope it remains a priority
and we continue to see additional
improvements.
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safe. This is also an issue the VSD
has attempted to address in a serious
manner. Students at Vernonia Schools
have received numerous professional
trainings and awareness programs over
the last several years, thanks in part to
the great work of, and funding from,
the Vernonia Prevention Coalition.
Certainly we can’t say that bullying has
been eliminated from our schools, but
the issue is definitely on the radar and
being addressed.
Another point raised in the
comments is the role of parental
responsibility. In the opinion of some
readers, our society has embraced the
passing off of raising our children,
and some parents no longer take
responsibility for student achievement.
This may be the biggest factor in
school attendance. As was noted at the
recent Vernonia School Board meeting,
school staff can only work with and
teach students if they show up. Parents
need to see the value in, and encourage
their children to be in class everyday, and
make sure they arrive at school ready to
learn. It needs to be a priority for both
the parents and the students. How the
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Diggin’ in the Dirt: Starting New Garden Beds
By Chip Bubl
Oregon State University Extension
Service
Columbia County
Last Chance to Sign up for the 2014
OSU/Columbia Master Gardener™
Class in Vernonia
We are coming close to our
sign-up deadline (February25th) for
the Master Gardener classes to be held
in Vernonia. Currently, we do not have
enough people signed up to put on the
program. The classes will be held
at the Vernonia Learning Center each
Thursday from about 10:00 am – 3 p.m.
starting March 6th. 2014; there will be
about 10 class days on successive weeks.
Classes will start in March to avoid the
worst weather and will go through early
May. Cost of the class series will still
be $75. Gardeners from all parts of the
county are welcome. The classes will
cover vegetable and fruit gardening,
soils and fertilizers, insect and disease
identification and management, weed
identification and management, and lots
of other topics of interest to gardeners.
Payback projects (an obligation
for all Master Gardeners™) will be
focused in the Vernonia area and nearby
communities. If you are interested in
the Vernonia OSU Master Gardener
program, please call Chip Bubl or Vicki
Krenz as soon as possible at the OSU
Extension office 503 397-3462 to get
more information and to sign up.
Grafting workshop in February
The OSU Extension office in
St. Helens will be hosting a grafting
workshop on February 22nd (rescheduled
from the snow cancellation on 2/8) from
9:00 ÅM-12:00 PM Participants will be
taught how to graft apple scions on to
dwarf apple rootstocks. Each participant
will receive 5 rootstocks to work with
and supplies to secure the graft. Scion
varieties will be available or participants
can bring their own varieties they wish
to graft. Cost of the workshop is $15.
The class is limited to 20 people so
early registration will assure a place. To
register or for more information, call the
Extension office at 503 397-3462.
Pruning grapes
Pruning table grapes
can
seem
complicated.
Whether the grapes are
growing on an arbor or on a
trellis, the trick is to remove
most of last year’s growth.
On one-wire trellis, pick out
two good canes and cut the
new growth on each back to
12-20 buds. These are the fruiting buds
for the current season. Then find two
other canes and cut them back to 2-3
buds. These will produce the renewal
canes for the following year. For more
information, check out our table grape
publication on-line at http://ir.library.
oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/
handle/1957/21285/ec1639.pdf or go
to the OSU Extension catalog http://
extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ and
type in grapes in the search box and click
on “Growing Table Grapes”. This is an
on-line publication only that you can
download. It is excellent!
Fertilize caneberries this month
Raspberries and the blackberry
group (Marions, Boysens, Logans,
Cascades, etc,) should be fertilized at
the end of this month. The standard rate
for a conventional 10-20-20 mix is 1.5-2
pounds/100 feet of row. Organic sources
of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
can also be used. Check the analysis
on the bags of any of the fertilizers and
adjust the rates as needed.
Starting new garden beds
Whether you are thinking of a
vegetable garden or new flowerbeds,
there is a no-dig method that has proven
very useful in the Pacific Northwest. Be
warned that this process takes four to six
months to work well, so it might be a
little late for a spring garden.
If you want to sharply define the
outline of the bed, take string and lay
it out. Then take a sharp shovel (those
square bladed ones are great) and dig a
small trench four inches wide by four
inches deep following the string outline.
Throw the excavated material into the
future bed.
Cover all the bed area with
about one-half inch of newspaper. This
will help to suppress perennial weeds,
especially grass. Then cover the entire
area with eight to twelve inches of
compost, manure or mulch mixed with
compost or manure. Sprinkle about 10
pounds of lime per 100 square feet into
the compost/manure as you are shoveling
it onto the future bed.
During the next four to six
months, the organic matter will
decompose and shrink and the grass
underneath will suffer from lack of sun.
Some gardeners cover the entire bed
with black plastic to speed the process.
The compost must be moist, though not
saturated, to decompose.
Four months later, you can plant
potted perennial plants directly into the
bed and top with a layer of nutrient rich
compost. Remove the black plastic prior
to planting, of course.
For vegetable gardens that you
will seed, the entire mass can be tilled
in. The grass crowns underneath should
be largely dead, though seeds of both
grass and broadleaf weeds will return.
Add organic or conventional fertilizers
to feed the vegetables.
Take extra produce you might have to the
food bank, senior centers, or community
meals programs. Cash donations to buy
food are also greatly appreciated.
The Good Ol ’ Days
By Tobie Finzel
Pauline Dial King 1919 – 2014
Vernonia lost another of its
honored citizens last month with the
passing of Pauline Dial King. Pauline
and her daughter, Christine King
Redmond, were active volunteers at
Vernonia Pioneer Museum until Pauline
moved to her daughter Marilyn’s home
in Florence following the 2007 flood.
The museum held a special place in
her heart; her family has established a
Pauline King Memorial Fund to which
contributions may be made in her honor.
In 2005, we interviewed Pauline as part
of the museum’s oral history project.
The following is an excerpt from that
interview.
Pauline was born in Renton,
Washington, and lived her first years
in Cut Bank, Montana, on the family
homestead and then a wheat ranch
in Oregon. When she was three, her
father got word of the big mill being
built in Vernonia, so the family came by
sternwheeler to Rainier and from there
to Vernonia in 1922. When her parents
divorced, Pauline returned to Cut Bank
with her mother until March of her
junior year in high school when they
came back to Vernonia. She graduated
from VHS in 1936.
Pauline’s mother opened a
restaurant, the Squeeze Inn, located
where part of the Cedar Side Inn is
today. A barber shop occupied the rest
of the future Cedar Side bar area. There
were just nine stools in the Squeeze
Inn; a sign in the restaurant read “We
can serve 1000 a day, 9 at a time.”
The Inn was open nearly 24 hours per
day most days during the late 1930s to
accommodate the loggers and mill shift
workers. Pauline worked long hours
along with her mother. The Squeeze Inn
was famous for its chili, turkey dinners
and a big $1.95 ham and egg breakfast.
Business was brisk throughout the day
with the mill and all the logging camps
active. The railroad and logging crews
came in early to pick up lunches that
were made up in the wee hours of the
morning.
Pauline’s mother had a dog
named Whizzer who sat outside the
Squeeze Inn while her mother was
working. Loggers would buy him ice
cream cones and put them in a nearby,
dog-height, flag stand; he even got
Christmas cards from the logging
camps. Whizzer was resourceful when it
came to garnering treats; he went door to
door in the neighborhood and “knocked”
on the doors with his hind leg until the
homeowner rewarded him with a tidbit.
Pauline married Earl King,
another VHS graduate, in 1941. Earl’s
family owned King’s Grocery, now
vacant but still standing on the east end
of the green bridge. There were many
full-service grocery stores throughout
Vernonia in those days. King’s customers
primarily lived on OA Hill and in
Riverside. Pauline worked in the family
store six days per week, from 8 am to 8
pm on Saturdays and 8 – 6 on weekdays.
The store carried fresh meat, produce,
other groceries, and some toiletries.
Camp McGregor residents called in their
orders; the groceries would then be sent
by train to the camp. Pauline worked at
the store until her first child, Christine,
was born in 1947.
In the early 1940s, Pauline and
Earl bought a duplex and converted it
to a single family home. Located right
across from Washington Grade School,
it now stands on a high foundation above
flood level. Back then, between that
house and the bottom of OA Hill stood
Reeher’s grocery store, the Midway
Apartments (a one-level complex), the
two-story Olive Apartments, and Stubbs
New Deal Garage, a Shell gas station.
The first theater Pauline attended
was the Majestic. It had an organ, and
local people performed skits between
featured films. The first matinee she
saw was “The Volga Boatmen.” The
Joy Theater was built in 1926 after the
Majestic burned down. Another theater,
the Rose, was located next to a restaurant
on Adams where Shay Park sits today.
When “Ring of Fire” was being filmed
in Vernonia in the late 1950s, the
Women’s Fellowship of the Christian
Church cooked for approximately
eighty people – actors and the rest of
the film crew. The women volunteered
to do this to raise money to finish the
basement underneath the church. A
former restaurant in the building that
now houses the Laundromat held the
stoves they used for all the cooking.
Meals often featured turkey or ham
and were served family-style when the
crew was in town. Pauline and another
woman prepared sack lunches when the
crew was going to be on location. They
also made up continental breakfasts for
the mornings.
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Pauline was active in a number
of other organizations throughout her
seventy-plus years in Vernonia. During
World War II, she was a member of a
ladies’ poker club. She received her fiftyyear pin from the local P.E.O. chapter in
2008 and served as its President eight
times between 1963 and 1995. She was
a lovely woman who will be missed by
all who knew her. She lent the museum
pictures for use in its Images of America:
Vernonia book. See pages 76 through
79 for pictures of the Squeeze Inn and
King’s.
From Virgil Powell’s Diary
Virgil Powell was a long-time
resident who had a farm in the Upper
Nehalem Valley between Natal and
Pittsburg. Each year from 1906 until
1955, he kept a regular diary of his
activities. Although Virgil was long
gone by the time of the February 1996
flood caused by heavy snow followed by
heavy rains, the winter of 1916 was also
a cold, wet one. Last month we included
some of his January 1916 entries and
now continue into February.
Tuesday, February 1, 1916: Went
up to Detrick place and fed the
cattle first thing in morning.
Rained quite hard all day so was
around the house pretty much all
day. Snow melting pretty fast.
Wednesday, February 2:
Went
out hunting N.W. of here 1/2 mile
and killed 2. Started out 9 and
returned 11:30 A.M. Rained and
snowed pretty hard all day and
was certainly good and wet.
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Friday, February 4:
Worked
around the house all day. Salted
down a lot of meat. Vic and some
others went hunting. Pretty cold
all day and still about 18 inches
of snow. Ben came down late in
evening. Burt boys here for dinner.
Saturday, February 5: Left 10
A.M. in the sled for Smiths and
got up there 1 P.M. Snowed quite
a bit during the day and lots
during the night. Elmer came down
on a sled and got some hay. Old
barn up at Detrick place fell down
because of heavy snow on.
Sunday, February 6: Inez and
I left Smiths 9:45 A.M. and got
home 1:30 P.M. Rained some during
the day but pretty fair day. About
15 inches of snow on.
The Vernonia Pioneer Museum is located
at 511 E. Bridge Street and is open from
1 to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays
(excluding holidays) all year. From June
through mid-September, the museum
is also open on Fridays from 1 – 4 pm.
There is no charge for admission but
donations are always welcome. Become
a member of the museum for an annual
$5 fee to receive the periodic newsletter,
and if you are a Facebook user, check
out the new Vernonia Pioneer Museum
page created by Bill Langmaid. The
museum volunteers are always pleased
to enlist additional volunteers to help
hold the museum open and assist in
other ways. Please stop by and let one
of the volunteers know of your interest in
helping out.
2/22 TBA
2/28 & 3/1 Ray Tarantino
3/6 Dinner Show with Nikki Hill
3/7 Elbo G String Band
3/8 & 3/9 Moody Little Sister
3/14 Wil Kinky
3/15 Scott Pemberton Trio
3/16 Crosby Tyler
3/28 Blue Skies for Black Hearts
3/29 RootJack
4/5 Britnee Kellogg
4/6 Britnee Kellogg Unplugged
Check for times at our Facebook page
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Natural Path to Health ~ Winter Fun!
Dr. Carol McIntyre
I hope you all enjoyed our recent snow storm.
We all did. I was so glad our kids got to experience the
snow in their own back yard. There was much sledding
and fun in the snow. I even dug out a snow cave for the
kids- a blast from my past as a young girl in NY on my
grandparent’s farm. Wonderful memories…
Keep yourselves warm and healthy. The flu has
been very prevalent this year so support yourself with
herbal teas that enhance your immune system and fight
pathogens. REST is always the best medicine. When
in doubt- remember the warming socks! If you don’t
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About the Law
By Steven Leskin
Q~
We had some friends over the
house this weekend. My dog bit one of
my guests. My guest needed stitches in
his hand. Am I responsible to pay his
medical bills?
A~
The short answer is yes. In 2011,
the legislature passed a law regarding
dog bites. The law provides that a dog
owner whose dog bites and injures another person is responsible for monetary
losses. Monetary losses would cover
such things as medical bills and lost
wages.
The dog bite victim must show
that the dog owner knew that the dog had
a propensity to bite to recover “pain and
suffering.” So, for example, if the dog
had attacked someone in the past, or if
it was a particularly aggressive breed of
dog, then those facts would show that
the owner knew of the dog’s nature to
bite. If the dog owner has knowledge of
the dog’s aggressive nature, then the dog
owner is responsible to pay for the victim’s pain and suffering.
Your homeowners insurance
may provide some payment for medical
expenses regardless of fault for injuries
on your property. Some homeowner’s
policies may exclude dog bite injuries,
or dog bites by aggressive dogs. You will
need to consult your policy.
You should be aware that you
are required to report a dog bite which
breaks the skin to the county health officer. You should also be aware that if
the dog is dangerous, the dog may be ordered put down. Finally, failure to comply with either leash laws or “at large”
or stop into the office for a hand out with details.
New and exciting developments happening
include:
• Group acupuncture (coming soon in March) at the
office~ I just have to find the perfect comfy chairs…
any suggestions give me a call. Thanks!
• Qigong classes: At the Senior Center every Friday
morning from 9-9:30 AM starting February 14th. This
class is free for anyone over 55 years old thanks to a
grant obtained by the senior center. Others are welcome
to join the class for my regular fee of $7 drop in or $20/
month. Come check it out and bring a friend.
• doTERRA essential oils classes: Marie Krahn will be
hosting an introductory ‘medicine cabinet makeover’
statutes may result in liability to you if
your dog harms someone or something.
Q~
What was the first case decided
in Oregon?
A~
The first case decided by an Oregon court was Robert Thompson v. Jacob Bakenstos. It was decided in “1853
A.D” during the December (and first)
term of the court.
The case involved a trespass.
Thompson stands as a lasting example
to attorneys to follow the rules. In fact,
it is a good example of an attorney malpractice case.
The issue on appeal in 1853 was
whether one of the attorneys properly
preserved his objections to jury instructions, and whether or not the objections
were preserved as part of the case record.
Jury instructions reflect the law given to
jurors during a particular case. They are
read by the judge to jurors. It is critical
that the jury instructions accurately reflect the law. This is as true today as it
was in 1853. If an attorney believes the
jury instruction is inaccurate as given to
the jury, he must object at the time of
trial to the inaccurate instruction.
In Thompson, the attorney for
the plaintiff objected to the instructions
given to the jury by the judge. The defendant won the case. Making an objection to jury instructions was governed
by Section 19 of the Practice Act (which
is now knows as the Rules of Civil Procedure.) That rule provided that if there
was an “exception”, the judge was to
sign and seal a “bill of exceptions” and
make the objection part of the case record.
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class on Sunday, March 2nd at 5:30 PM. This is a
great way for you to learn the basics about doTERRA
essential oils and/or become more acquainted with the
oils you may already have and are unsure of how to use.
Karin Davenport will be hosting a class as well on
Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 PM. This class will focus
on skin care. Come discover what essential oils can
help target different concerns you may have with your
complexion.
Thanks for joining me. I appreciate your
continued support and referrals. Thank you much.
Be Well~
Plaintiff’s attorney only made a motion
to allow the Bill of Exception-but that
was insufficient. The motion was apparently allowed, but the Bill of Exception
was not signed and sealed by the judge.
Since it was not signed by the judge, it
was not made a part of the record. Since
it was not part of the record, the Supreme Court could not consider whether
the correct jury instructions were given.
Hence, the decision of the trial court in
favor of the defendant stood as the final
decision of the court.
This case, even 160 years later,
still stands for the proposition that failure
to preserve objections in the trial court
may result in a lost appeal. And, it’s also
as true now as it was then: the plaintiff’s
attorney needed to call his malpractice
insurance carrier.
Q~
My neighbor receives Social Security Disability. I see him outside working on his car, taking out the trash, and
doing other work around the house. Is
this welfare fraud?
A~
Social Security is mandatory
insurance that all working people must
purchase. It is a disability program run
through the federal government to provide relief to workers and their families
when covered workers become unable to
work. It is “social insurance,” not “welfare.”
Over the years, I have represented a lot of people before the Social
Security Administration. In order to receive benefits, an injured or sick person
must present medical evidence of their
disability. They must have medical records from doctors and hospitals to support their claim. My experience is that
the medical community is very sophisticated at spotting false and inflated medical claims.
Since 1992, I am aware of only
one case where I know there was deliberate misrepresentations to the Social
Security Administration. The claimant
had stated that she had not worked in
over a year. In fact, in the two weeks preceding her statement, she had worked in
excess of 80 hours. I had documentation
directly from her employer confirming
her hours. When she refused to correct
her statement about not working, I was
required to withdraw from her case. I did
so happily.
I think that the probability that
someone will or could fake medical records is extraordinarily low. I also think
that the incidence of doctors outright
colluding with attorneys is exceptionally
low. I just do not know how someone
could produce outright fraudulent medical evidence.
To respond to your question, Social Security does not require a person to
be bedridden. In fact, the rules recognize
that a person can care for his or herself
and be disabled. The incidental things
your neighbor does around the house do
not constitute work. That your neighbor
is engaged in some around the house activities does not in and of itself mean that
he or she is receiving benefits fraudulently.
Steven Leskin is an attorney in North
Portland. He has been in practice since
1992. You can submit a question to
him through www.ModestMeansLawOffice.com or through the Vernonia’s Voice
website.
Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on
the 1st and 3rd Thursday.
Look for our next issue on
March 6th.
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of performers would arrive in small
towns around the state with everything
they needed to put on a show in their
“bags and baggage…” (hence our
company name, which comes directly
from Shakespeare’s great pastoral
comedy As You Like It).
The company quickly earned
a reputation for artistic quality,
and writers that people know
sources)
who
is
and were forced to read in
Lear’s foster son and
high school,” says Palmer.
was the inspiration
“We try to reinvigorate and
for
Shakespeare’s
reinvent those classics in a
character Kent. Lear
modern, provocative way.
has many of the
We look at these pieces of
original
storylines
work as living literature,
from Shakespeare’s
not a museum piece. We
original, but is much
believe
Shakespeare
more focused on
has something to say to
the intimate family
modern audiences and that
dynamics
between
theatre should provoke
Lear and his daughters
strong feelings.”
as they grapple with
Palmer, a native
the implications of
of Hillsboro, was the
their father’s madness
founding Artistic Director
and the chaos it
Kevin Connell as Lear playing at the Venetian Theatre in Hillsboro,
of Bag&Baggage.
He
creates within their
March 6-23. Photo courtesy Casey Campbell Photography.
has directed and produced
lives and the kingdom.
gone back to the original scripts and
critically
acclaimed
The many subplots
theatrical productions across the globe. made the relationships between Lear around Edmund and Edgar have been
As the Artistic Director of Glasgow and his daughters the heart of our story,” cut, replaced with snippets of a range of
Repertory Company, he produced an says Palmer. “We’ve created a small, original materials and texts inspired by
earlier version of Lear, which was drawing room, family tragedy. Some of Shakespeare.
“It’s like a jigsaw puzzle,” says
critically acclaimed. Bag&Baggage’s this script has not been performed on production in Hillsboro will be the stage, anywhere in the world, for over Palmer. “There are all of these amazing
North American premier of Palmer’s 500 years.”
pieces of text, snippets of long forgotten
The
other
sources
Palmer
used
adaptation.
poetry and verse, all of which influenced
“We’re very excited to bring were Geoffrey Monmouth’s 1135 text and shaped Shakespeare’s tale. I love the
this to the Venetian,” says Palmer. The History of the Kings of Britain, challenge of putting them back together
Bag&Baggage Artistic Director Scott Palmer. “This is a version that has rarely been Raphael Holished’s Chronicles in and seeing what kind of new picture will
produced any place in the world. This 1577, Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie be made.”
affordability and a very quirky sense production is very representative of the Queen 1590 and the later, Georgian-era Palmer also mentioned another
adaptation King Lear’s Wife the nearly unique aspect of Bag&Baggage’s Lear.
of humor. In 2007, the company was kind of work we do.”
The story of the mad king and his completely forgotten playwright Gordon Their production will feature an original
approached by Denzil Scheller, the Bottomley.
score, composed by Taylor
owner and operator of the then soon-to- faithless daughters told
Neist and performed live
be opened Venetian Theatre. Originally by William Shakespeare
by members of Bridgetown
built as a vaudeville stage, and used as a in King Lear, is in
Orchestra
at
each
movie theatre throughout the 1980s, the fact, a much older tale.
performance.
Venetian had been refurbished by Denzil Shakespeare relied on a
in partnership with the City of Hillsboro. number of older sources
“There
are
so
Now a state-of-the-art, 400-seat for his play, including
many places to look for
performing arts theatre, Bag&Baggage the anonymous play The
Shakespeare’s inspiration,
is proud to call the Venetian their True Chronicle History of
and so much incredible
primary performance venue. Currently King Lear and His Three
and interesting material
they sell approximately 15,000 tickets to Daughters which was
out there, and that is all
their productions each year.
published and performed
before you start adding in
With a reputation of producing 12 years before the first
live music and an original
highly
inventive,
original,
and recorded production of
score,” says Palmer.
provocative shows, Bag&Baggage Shakespeare’s sweeping
Hopefully, now that
follow a standard yearly schedule, political tragedy.
more Vernonians have heard
opening each new season with an Palmer explained
of Bag&Baggage, locals
outdoor summer Shakespeare event at that Shakespeare adapted
will accept the invitation and
the Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza. his version of King Lear
make the trip to Hillsboro
Next, they return to the Venetian for from those earlier classic
to experience live theater
Stephanie Leppert as Cordelia and Kevin Connell as Lear.
four consecutive shows beginning in plays, creating his own
at the Venitian Theatre for
Photo courtesy Casey Campbell Photography.
September with an American classic, massive production with
themselves.
Palmer’s
Lear
has
a
cast
of
only
followed in December by a holiday numerous additional characters and
five actors who play King Lear, his three The Venetian Theatre and Bistro is
themed production, then a major literary subplots.
adaptation of Shakespeare in March and, Palmer returns to this original daughters (the beloved Cordelia and her located at 253 E. Main Street in Hillsboro.
finally, closing their season in May with source material as the inspiration for less-favored sisters Goneril and Regan) Tickets available at Bagnbaggage.org or
a classic of English drama.
his adaptation “I originally adapted the alongside the nearly forgotten character call 503-345-9590.
“We focus on the classics-titles play in 2003 ,” said Palmer. “We’ve of Perillus (featured in the original
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Check Out the Vernonia Library
the community, especially programs at
no charge, is good. The Library is far
more than just a building with books
anymore.”
The Vernonia Library is participating in the Columbia County Reads
program for the third year. The theme
this year is “Survival, Self-Reliance and
Sustainability.” Moloney says that each
library in the county develops their own
special event around the theme. Shaunee
Moreland is an AmeriCorp volunteer
working with the Columbia County
Emergency Management Department.
Moreland has been coming to Vernonia
to help with the regular After School
Reading Program on Tuesdays, teaching
children about preparing for different
types of potential disasters. “If you’re
prepared, you’re in control and it’s not as
scary,” explains Moloney. “Things happen and there are things you can do to be
prepared for it. And that’s important for
small children to know and understand.”
Moreland is also presenting a preschool
program for parents and children. Moreland has also developed a major program
for the Library, “Together We Prepare”
which will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 4:00 PM. “This is for everyone in the community and will focus on
learning about emergency preparedness
and having emergency kits,” says Moloney. Moloney says there will be some
incentive prizes and drawings.
Moloney has some regular programs that have continued to be popular. The Preschool Story Time is held on
Monday’s at 10:30 AM. Every Tuesday
at 3:45 is the After School Reading Program which includes a story, a snack and
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Moloney is excited about some
new programs the Library is offering
on Thursdays. On the first Thursday at
4:30 PM volunteer Grant Williams runs
a stamp club which Moloney says has
been popular with both young and old
patrons of the Library. “It’s been popular with all ages,” says Moloney. “We
have little kids who love to come as well
as adults.”
On the second and fourth Thursday at 3:45 PM is Lego Club, which
Moloney says is being attended by both
young children and teens. The kids build
their sculptures and write something
about what they made. The projects are
put on display at the Library until the
next time the club meets.
On the third Thursday at 3:45 a
new Chess Club has been meeting, hosted by Robb Wilson. “This has generated
a lot of interest,” says Moloney. “They
play until they are done with their games
and they want to go home; often they are
here until 5:30 or 6:00 PM.”
One other new program that will
start on March 12th is the Baby and Toddler Time for ages 0-3 on the second
Wednesday of each month, hosted by
Shannon Romdvedt.
Moloney places an emphasis on
finding ways to get young children to
read. She says the Lego Club has been
a great tool to encourage young children to read about something they are
interested in. “It reaches out to the kids,
especially the boys, at an age when they
think it’s not cool to read or they have
more important things to do than read”,
says Moloney. “If we find something
interesting to them then they start reading and they don’t even realize it. With
the Legos, they want to read about how
to put them together, how to make a
specific project, or cool things other
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It’s one more avenue to engage them.”
The Vernonia Library will be
hosting another Oregon Humanities
Conversation Project in April. Moloney
says the Vernonia Library has been very
successful in attracting and receiving
these special programs, mostly because
attendance and participation at previous events has been so good. “We have
never been denied a request because of
our great participation,” says Moloney.
“These are free programs for us.” The
Conversation Project offers humanitiesbased public discussion programs about
provocative issues and ideas. The Vernonia Library has hosted several
of these well received programs
each year during the preceding
four years including topics such
as censorship and being black in
Oregon. “The professional leaders that Oregon Humanities send
for these programs are really
great and very engaging,” says
Moloney.
Another new program being offered throughout the State of Oregon is the Library Passport Program which allows members of a
Library access to and the ability
to check out materials at other Library systems including the Washington
and Multnomah County systems. This
is a great benefit for Vernonia members
who work or travel through these areas, and allows access to a tremendous
amount of additional resources.
The Vernonia Library also has
passes to Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry (OMSI) and the Portland
Children’s Museum. Members of the
Vernonia Library can check out these
passes free of charge and receive entrance for two adults and four children.
Although she feels like the Vernonia Library offers a lot, Moloney says
she is looking for more input about how
to reach underserved populations within
the community and finding ways to develop additional and creative programs.
“I want to provide what people would
like, says Moloney. “If they are not
coming, I need to know why. I want to
reach out to our different populations.”
Moloney is extremely grateful
for the help she receives from her many
volunteers. She says she has about twenty-five people who volunteer throughout
the year, some on a weekly basis, some
only occasionally. She also receives a
lot of assistance, especially financially,
from the Friends of the Library who
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time as well as funding. The Friends of
the Library will host their Spring Book
Sale, one of their key fundraisers on
March 15th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at
the Vernonia Community Learning Center. Donations can be dropped off at the
Library to help support this program.
The Vernonia Public Library is
funded through the General Fund of the
City budget. Reductions in property tax
revenue have had a significant impact
on the City and therefore are impacting
the Library budget. “There isn’t funding
for any of these programs we provide,”
says Moloney. “These are all volunteer
driven.”
Moloney says she recently approached the Vernonia Lions Club to request a small donation to help with the
upcoming “Together We Prepare” program. Moloney says she was shocked
when the Lions members handed her a
check the next day for $500 to “...use as
you see fit to help the Library.” “It was
absolutely amazing,” says Moloney. “It
was an example of what I continuously
see from this community. People want
it to work. They want the Library here.
They want the programs here.” “We offer much more than almost any other library of our size,” says
Moloney. “If you look at our statistics
for participation and use it is pretty
amazing. Our circulation has gone up
every month during the past year. The
attendance at our programs is great. It
shows how invested the community is
in the Library. It’s impressive and I’m
proud of it. We all should be proud of
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2014
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Girls Basketball- The Vernonia Lady
Loggers completed a remarkable regular
season, ending with 14 straight victories,
including season ending wins over Faith
Bible, Delphian, and Neah-Kah-Nie.
Vernonia
completed
their
undefeated Northwest League season,
going 16-0 in league play, with a 50-26
win over Faith Bible, a 79-30 defeat of
Delphian and a 45-36 victory at NeahKah-Nie. The Lady Loggers finished
the regular season with a 22-1 record,
becoming the first girls team in school
history to win more than 20 games.
The Lady Loggers used a variety
of lineups to dominate most of their
league opponents and got outstanding
exchange student Samuel Hout who
play all season long from senior
were wrestling in their final home
Stephanie Castro, exchange students
matches.
Emma D’Onghia, Katka Brejchova
and Johanna Lange, juniors Julia
The Loggers are currently
Fletcher and Meghan Sullivan and
preparing for the District Meet on
sophomores Sara Smith, Paige Smith
February 21-22 at Neah-Kah-Nie
and Jocie Roberts. Head coach
High School. Several wrestlers
Steve Whiteman also used his bench
spent the weekend of February 16-17
quite a bit and received significant
at the “Get Vertical Cobra Wrestling
minutes from juniors Brittany Young
Camp” in Gresham.
and Makayla Adams as well as
freshman Payton Wolf and Megan
Boys Basketball- The Loggers
Ely.
finished their season with three
Coach Whiteman is now
straight wins but it wasn’t enough
preparing his team for the league
to earn them a spot in the Northwest
playoffs, where they will play in the Jason Bouslaugh won both his matches in a home League Playoffs.
meet against Knappa and Waldport.
championship game on Saturday,
Vernonia defeated Faith Bible
February 22 at Portland State
59-57, beat Delphian 61-46 and won
his only match with an excellent move
University. The Lady Loggers and pin and Sam Hout won his only at Neah-Kah-Nie 66-46 to finish league
have automatically clinched a spot match.
play with a 7-9 record and an overall
in the state playoffs, but can secure In between matches VHS record of 10-13.
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February 12th.
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The Mat Pack
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Loggerbots Host Open House
Coins From the Kids
The Vernonia Loggerbots
hosted an Open House on
February 15th. The Loggerbots
are preparing to compete for the
third year in the FIRST Robotics
regional competition. Last year
the Vernonia team finished a very
surprising 3rd out of 59 teams. The
Loggerbots invited the community
to see their newest creation as they
were putting on the final touches,
as well as their robots
from the past two years.
They also demonstrated
their newest acquisition, a
3D printer. They showed
video of their team
from the competition
last year, as well as a
video that showed this
Folks in Vernonia are known for
stepping up to help those in the community
who are in need. Apparently the apple
hasn’t fallen too far from the tree. Justin
Rice (right) deposited coins in the “Coins
from the Kids” jar located in each
classroom at the Vernonia School. The
coin drive program has been set up to assist
School Councilor David Spackman with
expenses he will incur during upcoming
liver transplant surgery. Spackman, his
wife Sonia and dog Teddy Bear, a therapy
dog at the school and student favorite, will
all have extra expenses as they travel to
California and spend as much as six weeks
during recovery. When the coins were
collected two week ago for the first time,
over $1,100 was deposited on behalf of
the Spackmans. “Coins from the Kids” is
continuing in Vernonia School classrooms.
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year’s challenge. Team member
Kaitlyn Eyrrick acted as MC and
directed visitors to different areas
of interest as well as narrating
the video. Other members of
the team demonstrated the older
robots, were available to answer
questions and worked with project
mentors as they assembled and
tested their newest robot.
Schools Update ~
Town Hall Meeting
By Dr. Ken Cox
The Vernonia School District
will be holding a Town Hall Meeting
on Tuesday February 25th. We will be
meeting in the Commons of the new
schools at 7:00 PM. The topics for the
meeting are the district’s shop program,
our future sports fields, Qualities and
Qualifications of a new Superintendent
and the benefits of a four day school
week. A general question and answer
session for public input will also be
included.
Hopefully you are aware that
the district recently received nearly
$250,000 in a Career and Technical
Education (CTE) Revitalization grant.
This grant will enable us to expand
our career course options, add a shop
building, and complete the greenhouse.
We will discuss the status of
our planning for future sports fields
since the Vernonia Sports Initiative,
a group working under the Vernonia
Education Foundation, has raised a
significant amount of money toward
this goal.
We will discuss establishing a
task force to examine the benefits of a
four day school week and the feasibility
of implementing it next year.
As you may have heard, I have
notified the School Board that I will
not be renewing my contract when it
ends on June 30th. The School Board
has initiated an internal search for a
replacement and are asking for public
input on qualities and qualifications
the community would like to see in
potential candidates.
Finally, we will be looking for
input from the community on not only
these issues but any other concerns that
you would like to bring to our attention.
We will be looking for input on the
future of all aspects of the district’s
programs and need your help in making
sure your children’s needs are being
met. On a personal level, I am looking
for feedback from the community on
how we could do better and the areas
you see us needing to improve the most.
Please come and join us at 7:00
PM on the 25th at the new school. Come
and make your voice heard, live and in
person! I promise you that you will be
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At the February 13, 2014 School
Board Meeting:
Superintendent Cox Resigning-Board
Chair Bill Langmaid told the Board
that Superintendent Ken Cox’s current
contract expires on June 30, 2014 and
that Cox has informed him that he is
not interested in renewing the contract.
The School Board voted to accepted
Cox’s resignation. The School Board
approved opening an internal search for
a replacement starting February 17th and
ending February 24th. The Board approved
a Qualities and Qualifications Draft
for the Replacement Superintendent.
As part of the replacement process the
School Board is requesting community
input on the qualities and qualifications
they would like in a Superintendent.
Community members are asked to send
their input by February 20th to Barb Carr
at the District office at: bcarr@vernonia.
k12.or.us. Input will also be taken at a
School Town Hall meeting scheduled
for February 25th at 7:00 PM at the
School Commons. School Board Chair
Bill Langmaid, on behalf of the Board,
thanked Cox for his service.
Board
Discusses
Attendance
Reporting-A member of the audience
asked about a response from the
District concerning the recent article
in the Oregonian that was critical of
the attendance at the Vernonia School
District. Dr. Ken Cox stated that data
that was reported needs to be verified.
It was also noted that the District has
changed its policy, which was just
instituted this year, so they now contact
parents after a student has missed 4
days, 8 days and 12 days; the original
policy called for contact at 5, 10 and
15 days. Elementary School Principal
Aaron Miller reported that the number
of students at the Elementary level who
have reached the 4-day contact this year
is 51; 8-day contacts are 17 and 12-day
contacts are 4. Miller also provided
a report he had compiled concerning
attendance at the kindergarten and first
grade levels. From September through
January attendance was at 92%; last year
at the same time it was at 84%. Chronic
absenteeism (missing 10% or more of
school days) has dropped from 49% to
27%. Miller said he will have similar
reports for grades 2-5 at the next monthly
meeting. “Even though we have made
some revisions to our plans for tracking
and logistics of attendance, changes and
revisions will be ongoing,” said Miller.
“We are continuing to look at how we
are recording and reporting and tracking
the data.” Miller addressed the value of
having staff contact parents of students
who are absent. “We do get in touch
with parents who say ‘They
had a doctors appointment-I
have a note.’ And we tell
them we understand, but we
still take the opportunity to
communicate the importance
of students being in school
and ask if there is a way we
can help.”
Board Moves Forward
With Sports Fields-The
Board voted to authorize the
Superintendent to spend up
to $12,600 for design and
engineering for sports fields
at the new school campus.
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saved the School District thousands
of dollars) and also repainted the goal
posts. The Board presented Steward
with a certificate of thanks.
Board Approves Teacher Contract
Extensions-The
Board
entered
into Executive Session under
ORS192.660(2)(i) “To review and
evaluate the performance of the chief
executive officer or any other public
officer, employee or staff member...”
Upon returning to open session the
Board voted to adopt Resolution
1314-02, renewing all current teacher
contracts for the 2014-2015 and 20152016 school years.
Board Recognizes Eagle ScoutThe Board heard a presentation from
Bridger Steward about his Eagle Scout
Project which was recently accepted
by the Boy Scouts of America.
Steward told the Board that, for his
project, he organized a work party
which installed flow through vents at
the current football stadium (which
Board Reviews Readiness AssessmentAaron Miller presented the Board
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Board Approves Numerous Policy
Updates-The Board voted to approve
twenty-one policy updates.
Vernonia School District
Volunteer of the Month
January 2014
Allison McLeod
January’s Volunteer of the Month
is Allison McLeod. Allison volunteers in Mrs. Eagleson’s K/1
blended class almost every day of
the week. She helps with whatever
tasks or needs the teacher may
have. You can also find Allison
helping out with school field trips,
Run For The Arts, Field Day, and
wherever else help is needed. In
addition to volunteering at our
school, Allison is also our local
Booster Club President. She puts
in countless hours for the club,
which in turn, allows our youth to
participate in sports at a young age. The club also provides scholarships
to those kids that need financial assistance to participate in sports. Not
only do our students, teachers and district benefit greatly from Allison’s
volunteer time, but our community benefits as well. If you see Allison
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tracks students who are just beginning
schooling in the Vernonia system. The
report shows that Vernonia kindergarten
students meet the state average in Self
Regulation, Interpersonal Skills and
Numbers & Operations but were below
average in Letter Names and Letter
Sounds.
Miller suggested that the
School District work with local preschool programs to coordinate efforts.
Board Approves Budget CalendarThe School Board voted to approve the
2014-15 Budget Calendar which calls
for the Budget Committee to meet on
May 8 and 22 and for the Board to hold
a Public Hearing and Adopt a budget on
June 12.
Bridger Steward received a certificate of thanks from
School Board Chair Bill Langmaid.
Board Considers Green
Globes Certification-Superintendent
Ken Cox shared a proposal for the
Board’s consideration for the District to
apply for certification for Green Globes,
a green building design verification
process favored by the timber industry.
Cox told the Board that the cost of
the application is approximately
$13,500 and that he has had offers
for assistance with those fees. Cox
told the Board he thinks the School
District would receive donations
if they have this certification. Cox
informed the Board that the District is
still expecting LEEDS Certification.
The Board made no decision.
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• chains • antifreeze • winter tires mounted & balanced
• wipers • generators • kerosene • flashlights • boots
• batteries • lamp oil • gas cans • candles • propane
Family owned & operated
for over 40 years
834 Bridge St., Vernonia
(503) 429-6364
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in other words
february20
2014
Things to Ponder: Spiritual Blindness
By Grant Williams
Spiritual blindness is a
preventable disease! After Jesus
healed a blind man He said, “... I
have come to give sight to the blind
and to show those who think they can
see that they are blind” (John 9:39).
Spiritually blind people can only
visualize resources that are already
in the bank. They often mistakenly
use their natural gifts and don’t
develop their spiritual gifts. They’re
frequently afraid to walk through an
open door because they can’t be sure
what’s on the other side. Following
a leader can be a struggle for them
because they can only see their own
agenda. Many churches lack vision
because they don’t understand that if
they get on their knees and pray God
has promised to give them wisdom
and direction. Read James 1:5-8.
Good news!
Spiritual
blindness is correctable!
Many
churches struggle due to spiritual
blindness, but God heals churches just
as surely as He healed the blind man
in John 9:1-12. Healing begins with
recognizing there is a problem. Jesus
healed the blind man to demonstrate
the power of God. It is important to
remember who makes things happen.
Paul said in l Corinthians 3:6-7, “My
job was to plant the seed in your
hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it
was God, not we, who made it grow.
The ones who do the planting or
watering aren’t important, but God is
important because he is the one who
makes the seed grow.” Have you seen
and experienced the growth Paul is
talking about in your personal life and
in the life of your church or is it some
how mysteriously absent?
Physical blindness is easy
to diagnose. Spiritual blindness is
much more difficult because the blind
person thinks their vision is 20/20. In
Revelation 3 Jesus tells the Laodicean
church they were wretched, miserable,
poor, blind, and naked, even though
they thought they were rich and
everything was wonderful. They
truly believed they already possessed
everything they wanted or needed.
In verse 3, Jesus said, “Look! Here
I stand at the door and knock. If you
hear me calling and open the door, I
will come in, and we will share a meal
as friends.” Jesus wants to be invited
into individual hearts. He also wants
to be invited into churches so they can
become His heartbeat and fulfill His
desires. God wants to work through
our local churches to bring Himself
glory. Read Revelation 3:14-22 and
note the promise in verse 21. Allow
God’s Spirit to convict your heart
concerning His will.
Solving the problem of
spiritual blindness will be the topic
in the March 6th “Things to
Ponder.” You are invited to join
us on Wednesday evenings as
we study the book of Luke. The
service begins at 7:00 PM at the
Grange, 375 North Street. God
Bless!
Crafts and Storytime
at the Banks Library
Long winter nights are great for
crafting. If you would like to meet with other
crafters and have some dedicated time to work,
join Banks Public Library for our monthly craft
night. The second Wednesday of every month,
we gather at the library from 6:00 PM to around
8:30 PM
The lively winter weather has meant
some unexpected closures for the library. Please
note that if road conditions are questionable, it
is best to call the library to see if we are open
before coming. Also, if you are unable to
return items on time because of weather, let us
know so arrangements can be made.
The library has Preschool Storytime
on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 AM. Our
storyteller will both entertain and educate
youngsters by reading stories, telling stories,
singing songs and using a felt board. Come
and enjoy some fun on our darling storytime
rug. Preschool Storytime is designed for
youth three to six years old, but siblings are
welcome. Themes for upcoming storytimes
are as follows:
February 26 March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
Diggin’ in the Dirt
• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels • Finish Carpentry
• Ceramic Tile Work • Custom Home Construction • Additions • Commercial Tenant Improvements
Jim Morrison, Jr.
General Contractor
CCB# 112057
Ph: (503) 429-0154
MorrisonRemodeling@hughes.net
Vernonia, OR 97064
• Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Schedule as of April 1, 2013
Drive
Thru
Espresso
& More
Route 26 Diner
Route 26 Diner
$1.00 off
$1.00 off
Prime Rib Dinner
Sunday Brunch
503- 324-0985
503- 324-0985
47700 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks
continued from page 6
The Extension Service offers its programs
and materials equally to all people.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/
columbia/ and click on newsletters.
Free newsletter
The Oregon State University
Extension office in Columbia County
publishes a monthly newsletter on
gardening and farming topics (called
County Living) written/edited by yours
truly. All you need to do is ask for it and
it will be mailed to you. Call 503 3973462 to be put on the list. Alternatively,
you can find it on the web at
Contact information for the Extension
office
Oregon State University Extension
Service – Columbia County
505 N. Columbia River Highway
(across from the Legacy clinic)
St. Helens, OR 97051
503 397-3462
Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu
Please have exact fare ready. Drivers do not give change.
Nehalem Valley Fixed Route
Mon, Wed, Fri Leaves Vernonia 6:15am & 4:30pm
Dial-a-ride Service Available
Tue & Thr for 5 hours per day 503-366-0159
Please visit the website for fare schedule
http://www.columbiacountyrider.com
Drive
Thru
Espresso
& More
Books by Eric Carle
Dr. Seuss
Spring
Jack and the Beanstalk
No storytime- Spring Break
47700 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks
Columbia County Rider
General
Public
FIXED ROUTES RATES (All fares are one way)
Per boarding within a Boarding Zone
$5.00 Per Additional Zone (add) - per boarding $1.00 MONTHLY PASS RATES - Scheduled Routes Only
1 Zone
$75.00
2 Zones
$130.00
All Zones
$150.00
Seniors,
Disabled,
Students & Children
Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
$4.00
$1.00
$60.00
$110.00
$130.00
IT’S TAX TIME
Call your LOCAL tax preparer
R
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Licensed tax consultant • Full service payroll
Personal & small business bookkeeping • QuickBooks assistance
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The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. For more information
on tax return preparers, go to www.IRS.gov.
vernonia rural fire protection district
february20
2014
15
Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading
cause of death for both men and women,
but heart disease is preventable and
controllable. Heart disease is a major
problem. Every year, about 715,000
Americans have a heart attack. About
600,000 people die from heart disease in
the United States each year—that’s 1 out
of every 4 deaths. Cardiovascular
disease, including
heart disease and
stroke, costs the
United
States
$312.6 billion each
year. This total
includes the cost of health care services,
medications, and lost productivity.
These conditions also are leading causes
of disability, preventing Americans from
working and enjoying family activities.
The situation is alarming, but there is
good news—heart disease is preventable
and controllable. We can start by taking
small steps every day to bring our loved
ones and ourselves closer to heart health.
Some health conditions and
lifestyle factors can put people at a
higher risk for developing heart disease.
You can help prevent heart disease by
making healthy choices and managing
any medical conditions you may have.
• Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful
meal and snack options can help you
avoid heart disease and its complications.
Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and
vegetables—adults should have at least
5 servings each
day. Eating foods
low in saturated
fat, trans fat,
and
cholesterol
and high in fiber
can help prevent
high cholesterol.
Limiting salt or sodium in your diet also
can lower your blood pressure.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Being
overweight or obese can increase your
risk for heart disease. To determine
whether your weight is in a healthy
range, doctors often calculate a number
called the body mass index (BMI).
Doctors sometimes also use waist and
hip measurements to measure a person’s
body fat.
• Exercise regularly. Physical activity
can help you maintain a healthy weight
Buchan is Special Guest
“I really want to take
this opportunity to thank the first
responders that were there that
played such a major role in saving
my life!” Adam Buchan
It was an honor to have
Adam join us at our banquet this year
and have him share his miraculous
story with us. Such a special
privilege for our firefighters to meet
the young man that was once barely
clinging to life before their eyes.
Now so strong, standing before
them, expressing his gratitude for
saving him. This is why we do what
we do, for moments like this.
Each year we award our
Vernonia Fire Commemorative
Challenge Coin to a community
member or volunteer who acquires
great achievements. This year, we
chose Adam to receive our coin, for
his devotion to perseverance and
determination.
Thank you Adam for
coming back and spending time
with us! You truly are an inspiration
to us all!
To view the 2013 Slideshow and
banquet videos, please visit our
Facebook page @ https://www.
facebook.com/pages/VernoniaRural-Fire-Protection-District.
and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
The Surgeon General recommends
that adults should engage in moderateintensity exercise for at least 30 minutes
on most days of the week.
• Monitor your blood pressure. High
blood pressure often has no symptoms,
so be sure to have it checked on a
regular basis. You can check your blood
pressure at home, at a pharmacy, or at a
doctor’s office.
• Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoking
greatly increases your risk for heart
disease. If you don’t smoke, don’t
start. If you do smoke, quit as soon as
possible. Your doctor can suggest ways
to help you quit.
• Limit alcohol use. Avoid drinking
too much alcohol, which can increase
your blood pressure. Men should stick
to no more than two drinks per day, and
women to no more than one.
• Have your cholesterol checked. Your
health care provider should test your
cholesterol levels at least once every 5
years. Talk with your doctor about this
simple blood test.
• Manage your diabetes. If you have
diabetes, monitor your blood sugar
levels closely, and talk with your doctor
about treatment options.
• Take your medicine. If you’re
taking medication to treat high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes,
follow your doctor’s instructions
carefully. Always ask questions if
you don’t understand something.
Heart attack symptoms
The five major symptoms of a heart
attack are:
• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck,
or back.
• Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.
• Chest pain or discomfort.
• Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder.
• Shortness of breath.
• If you think that you or someone you
know is having a heart attack, call 9–1–1
immediately.
Harness Buckle Recall
Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc.
Graco Children’s Products, Inc. buckle to affected consumers at no cost.
(Graco) is recalling model year 2009 through Contact Graco customer service team at 8002013 toddler and booster child restraints. 345-4109 (Monday through Friday from 9 :00
Models affected: Toddler Convertible Car AM until 5:00 PM) or consumerservices@
Seats: Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic gracobaby.com.
Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride 70, My Ride Owners may also contact the National
65 with Safety Surround, Size4Me 70, My Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Size 70, Head Wise 70, Smart Seat. Harnessed Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
Booster Seats: Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Elite (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
and Argos.
safercar.gov.
The alleged defect involves difficulty The 1.8 million additional seats
in unlatching the harness buckle. In some the safety agency wants recalled are rearcases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched facing models used for infants. They are the
condition so that it cannot be opened by Snugride, Snugride 30, Snugride 32, Infant
depressing the buckle’s release button. It Safe Seat-Step 1, Snugride 35, Tuetonia 35
may be difficult to remove the child from and Snugride Click Connect 40.
the restraint, increasing
the risk of injury in
Calls responded to January 1-31
the event of a vehicle
crash, fire, or other
Fire
3
emergency, in which
a prompt exit from the
Emergency Medical Service
27
vehicle is required.
Hazardous Condition
4
Graco offers
Service Call
3
a new and improved
Total
37
replacement
harness
Congratulations to our 2013 award winners!
Special
thanks to the
Firefighter of the Year:
Jason Smith
Volunteer of the Year:
Rookie of the Year:
Officer of the Year:
Randy Carlton
Jake Bringman
Loren Loomis
FF Bringman left Vernonia RFPD last summer for an internship program at
Netarts Oceanside, where he also received their 2013 Rookie of the Year award.
following businesses
for donating prizes
for our banquet
raffle: Mini Mart,
Napa, Cedar Side,
True Value,
LaCabana,
Mariolino’s,
Black Bear, Sentry,
Subway, All In Pub,
New Hong Kong
and Vernonia
Hardware.
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announcements/obituaries/classified ads
february20
2014
Congratulations...
Anderson-Picton Engagement
Basic Training at Great Lakes Naval
Base. After graduation they attended
corpsman school in San Antonio, TX
where they officially began dating. Then
they were off to Japan for their first duty
station. They will have their next duty
station stateside next fall. In Memory of...
Retha Mae John
July 15, 1926-February 9, 2014
Lisa and Rick Hood of Vernonia
are pleased to announce the engagement
of their daughter, Kahli Anderson of
Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa, Japan to Mr.
Patrick Picton, also of Yokosuka-shi,
Kanagawa, Japan.
Ms. Anderson is serving in
the US Navy and works as a Hospital
Corpsman, Labor and Delivery. Mr.
Picton is also serving in the US Navy
and also works as a Hospital Corpsman.
Mr. Picton is the son of Catherine
Picton of Yuba City, CA. His stepfather
is Jack Means, also of Yuma City.
A Spring 2015 wedding is being
planned in Oregon.
Ms. Anderson is a Vernonia
Retha Mae John, 87, of Sweet
High School graduate, class of 2009. Home,
Oregon passed away Sunday,
Mr. Picton is a Yuba City High School
graduate, class of 2008. They met during February 9, 2014. She was born in
A Trusted Name in Funeral Service
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Headstones
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2308 Pacific Ave.,
Forest Grove
503-357-2161
Granite Markers & Monuments
741 Madison Ave.,
Vernonia
503-429-6611
971-344-3110
Locally owned in Vernonia
Serving NW Oregon
All Cemeteries Accepted
Order drawing at no charge online
Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt
Family Owned & Operated
Check the
West Oregon
Electric Cooperative
Website
www.westoregon.org
for possible job postings
on the
Employment
Opportunities
page.
Forest Grove Memorial Chapel
503-357-3126
Classified Ad Rates
$5/month
Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE
FOR RENT
Vernonia, Oregon, the daughter of the
late Oscar Arthur and Ora Belle (Lee)
Smith.
Rete enjoyed camping with her
family, crocheting, quilting, and playing
with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She loved children and if
there was a baby around it wouldn’t be
long until it was in her arms. She was
always smiling, joking, or harmlessly
teasing someone.
Rete will be forever missed by
everyone who knew and loved her.
She is survived by: her daughterin-law Lee Ann (Babcock) John and
honorary son-in-law Gary Adams, both
of Sweet Home; brother Ronald Smith
of Vernonia; grandson Mark John and his
wife Suzanne of Salem; granddaughter
Rebecca and her husband John Keeler of
Tillamook; seven great-grandchildren,
Nickolas and Alexander Whitmore of
Lebanon, Kendall John of Hubbard,
William and Owen John of Salem, and
Hunter and Justen Keeler of Tillamook;
and great-great-grandson Gavin Spencer
of Sweet Home.
She was preceded in death by:
her parents; her husband Milo John;
son Duane John; brothers Delbert,
Clifford, Wayne, Roscoe “Doc”, Garlyn
“Sam”, Kenneth “Spud”, Raymond, and
Donald “Bob”; sisters Mildred Hult,
Maxine Smejkal, Beryl Cota, and Ruby
McDonald.
Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary
www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com
Office Space - Downtown Vernonia. Contact 503-706-2882.
Upstairs apartment in large old house, 2
bdrm, 1 bath, living/dining combo, kitchen,
office space, 4 huge closets, off street parking, walk to town, out of flood plain. $650/
mo. 503-927-2959
Downstairs apartment in large old house,
2 bedroom, 1 bath, huge living room, huge
dining room, new kitchen, laundry room,
huge closets, sun room, walk to town, out of
flood-plain. $750/mo. 503-927-2959
Taking Applications for Large Studio
apartment in downtown Vernonia with small
private back yard and out building. Call Sharon at 503-819-7924
Apartment for Rent 1 bd, 1 bath, 2nd flr.
$500/month, includes water, sewer, garbage,
garage space. Non smoker, no pets. 1st, last
& deposits. For information call Jeff at 503780-8884.
In Memory of...
FOR RENT
FOR SALE
4 Studded Tires Rim mounted size 205/65/
R15 (Les Schwabb-$800 value, $600 tires,
$200 rims) Like new, low mileage, one season (traded cars) 503-830-7772
Power Feed Chipper 6 in diameter branch
capable, 3 point tractor mount, PTO powered. $3100 503-429-7563
Split Dry Fir $150/cord. Mist 503-4388344.
Stephen J. “Steve” Zolner, IV
Stephen J. “Steve” Zolner, IV,
75, a resident of the Vernonia community,
died Saturday morning, February 1,
2014 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service
will be held on Saturday, February 22,
2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Vernonia Scout
Cabin, 901 Park Drive in Vernonia.
Full Military Honors will follow under
the direction of the American Veterans
Honor Guard. A reception will follow.
STEPHEN JOHN “STEVE”
ZOLNER, IV was born on June 21, 1938
in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late
Stephen J. Zolner, III and Julia (Sirbu)
Zolner. As a young boy, he moved with
his family to Los Angeles, California,
where his father owned and operated
a restaurant. Stephen was raised and
received his education in Los Angeles,
having graduated from high school with
the Class of 1955. He attended college at
the New York Institute of Photography. He was a Veteran of the Korean
Conflict having joined the United States
Marine Corp on November 8, 1955 in
Los Angeles, California. He served one
enlistment until receiving his Honorable
Discharge on November 7, 1959 in
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$701. Washer & Dryer in each unit CALL
503-429-6052 TTY 711. Income Limits Apply. Cascade Management Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity
Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units
in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accepted. 503-728-2051
Viewing was Thursday, February
13, 2014 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.
A funeral service was planned for 11:00
a.m., Friday, February 14, 2014 at River
of Life Fellowship. Final burial will be
at Lewis Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is
handling the arrangements.
To place an ad call: 503-367-0098
email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com
FOR SALE
Building Lots, Vernonia. Four buildable
single-family lots, side-by-side, in beautiful
8-lot cul-de-sac subdivision. Four homes already built and sold. All utilities in place,
owner will carry with $1,000 down. Prices
starting at $49,900. Location: Rose Hedge
Court. Call Ken or Carol for more information, 503-648-1951 or cell 503-781-7322.
SERVICES
CoopersComputerCorner Build, repair,
upgrade, and recycle. All things computer.
503-425-9360.
ABC For Life Training Center - CPRAED, First Aid, Basic Life Support, NRA
Handgun Safety, Concealed Handgun Permit
Class OR, FL, AZ, ME, NH, VA, CT. Onsite or off-site. Individual or group. www.
abcforlife.net, 503-709-1878.
Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a professional with 30 years experience. $25/hr.
John 503-235-8996 or 503-789-3835
SERVICES
Photo Restoration Cracks, Fading, Enlargements, Copies, Story Collages. Terry
St.Pierre 503-980-3289
HELP WANTED
9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST-Columbia 9-1-1 Communications
District (C911CD) is conducting a hiring
process for full-time Communications Specialists. Log on to www.columbia911.com
and click on ‘Hiring’ or information will be
mailed by calling 503-397-7255 ext 2221
and leaving name and mailing address.
WANTED
Cash Paid - Buying junk cars, running or
not. 503-716-6682
Scap Metal Wanted A to Z Paying cash for
some. Also garbage hauling. 503-536-5083
I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical instruments. Call John 503-235-8996 or 503789-3835
obituaries/community
february20
Weed of the Month: Lesser Celandine In Memory of...
This invader reached the US from
Eastern Europe and Western Asia as an
ornamental and frequently appears this
time of year in floral arrangements and
landscaping. Here is what you need to
know to be part of the prevention rather
than the problem. To learn more, visit the
Tualatin SWCD website at www.swcd.net/
invasive-noxious-weeds/lesser-celandine/.
Identification
• Be on the lookout in winter and spring
for this perennial, herbaceous flowering
plant in low open woodlands, floodplains,
meadows, and disturbed areas with sandy
soils.
• Leaves: Kidney shaped, succulent, shiny
dark green in a rosette close to the ground.
• Flowers: 8-12 bright shiny yellow petals
arranged symmetrically around a slightly
darker center, poking above the leaves on
single stalks.
• Forms large patches along spreading
stalks; dense mats may look like a yellow
dotted green carpet.
• Look-alikes such as marsh marigold,
common celandine, and celandine poppy
are not native either.
Why We Care
To date, Oregon is the only Western US
state where lesser celandine infestations
have been reported. This plant grows
vigorously and disrupts natural vegetation
in special habitats, especially along
floodplains and in some upland sites.
Secondary effects can include enabling
erosion, reducing food and shelter for
wildlife, and reducing support for native
pollinators. Examples of the plants that
may be displaced by lesser celandine
include wild ginger and trilliums, both
naturally common to parks and forests in
Washington County.
What to Do
• Report large infestations in natural areas
to the Invasive Species Hotline.
• Prevent new infestations by always
disposing of this plant in sealed plastic
bags in municipal waste – never toss in
your yard or in compost pile or bin.
• Control infestations in your yard by hand
pulling and digging up roots, but don’t
leave root fragments to spread. Control
may take several seasons because the plant
is only visible in winter and spring, and
you may want to research herbicide use in
the Pacific Northwest Weed Management
Handbook. There is no known bio-control.
• Plant the natives this plant threatens,
especially for home gardens and in natural
areas (go a step further and consider these
as ideal gift basket alternatives for the
holidays). Try Oregon grape, the native
strawberries or stonecrops, and yellow
monkey flower, among many others.
Don’t substitute other problematic, fastspreading groundcovers like vinca.
This article provided by Tualatin Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Coronado, California at the rank
of Corporal. Stephen served with
UDT team one as a reconnaissance
diver and field radio operator. The
UDTs pioneered combat swimming,
closed-circuit diving, underwater
demolitions, and midget submarine
(dry and wet submersible) operations.
They were the precursor to the
present-day United States Navy
SEALs.
Steve and his wife, Peggy,
celebrated 42 years together this
past November. They met enjoying
their common love of the ocean and
Scuba diving, they resided in Los
Angeles, California, until 1976 when
they moved to Oregon, settling in the
Medford community for a year. They
later moved to Depot Bay, Oregon
and resided there until 1982, when
they moved to the Aloha, Oregon
community, where they resided until
1985. In 1985 they moved to the
Vernonia community, where they
have resided since.
He worked in International
Security for many years until he
retired and they moved to Depot Bay.
Among his special interests,
of flying, collecting and sharing
stories, Steve enjoyed drinking coffee
with his friends and neighbors at
Mario’s restaurant in the winter and
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at Larry’s at the Vernonia lake in the
fair weather months. He also enjoyed
photography and caring for his wolf
pack, “Tohbe”, “Bacho”, “Ursa”,
“Tazzie” and “Lucy” and his bird
“LeRoy.”
He is preceded in death by
his parents, Stephen J. III. and Julia
Zolner.
Survivors include his wife,
Peggy A. Elliott-Zolner, of the family
home in Vernonia, Oregon and his
sister-in-law and spouse, Nancy J.
and Derek Melling, of San Diego,
California.
Also surviving are his two
nephews, James “Jim” Baglioni, of
Wilmington, North Carolina and
Donald “D.J.” Baglioni, of San Diego,
California and Stephens’s extended
family in Czechoslovakia.
The family suggests that
remembrances may be contributions
to the Oregon Humane Society, 1067
NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, Oregon
97211 or Vernonia Cares, 627 Adams
Avenue, Vernonia, Oregon 97064, in
his memory.
To sign the online guestbook
or to send the family condolences
visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home
in Forest Grove is in charge of the
arrangements. 503-357-2161
Bridge Street Bits
At least I didn’t have to worry about trying
to find my computer here buried under 15
inches of snow as I did lots of other things
around…today 4 deer outside my deck, they
were glad to see the snow gone. So, now
that Spring is around the corner, I think...
get ready for...
QIGONG EXERCISES here at the center.
Friday mornings from 9:00-9:30 AM. ALL
seniors are welcomed whether a member
here or not. Free to all seniors. 503-4293912.
BINGO starting here Saturday, February
22nd from 6 to 9 PM. BINGO will be
played the second and fourth Saturday
at the Vernonia Senior Center. NO ONE
UNDER 21.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $15 for the new
year 2014. Thanks for your support.
WEDNESDAYS COME JOIN IN THE
MUSIC WITH TOMMY’S TURNTABLE
TUNES. Hope to have some karaoke at
some point to go along with a little Ricky
Nelson, Elvis, Perry Como, etc. Hey, a
likable variety, taking requests just for you.
How ‘bout some “who sings this song”
trivia along with it? See ya Wednesdays
and come in for Sheila’s lunch. Room for
dancin’ too. The Golden Oldies Band plays
on some Wednesdays as well.
LIKING WHAT YOU SEE INSIDE HERE
AT THE THRIFT STORE? Thank Lila, our
new manager here for all her hard work and
organizational skills! Looks great around
here!
WE APPRECIATE OUR BOARD
MEMBERS who help make this center run.
The board meets once a month. Thanks to
Wayne Marr, Joe Biggs, and Rosie McCoy,
our newest board members.
NEEDING SOME SENIOR INFO? Call
Karen Miller, Community Action Team Case
Manager, 503-366-6581.
SENIOR SIGN OFF: Never argue with your
doctor. He has inside information.
Vernonia Senior Center • 446 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912
Church Directory (in alphabetical order)
Assembly of God
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 PM
Wayne Marr, Pastor
662 Jefferson Avenue
503-429-0373
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Sunday Schedule:
Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 AM
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women: 12:10 PM
Marc Farmer, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
503-429-7151
Covenant Church Vernonia
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM
John D, Murray, Pastor
359 “A” Street
503-860-3860
Grace Family Fellowship
Thursday Prayer: 6:00 PM
Greg “Mac” McCallum, Pastor
957 State Avenue
503-429-6790
Nehalem Valley Bible Church
Wed. Ladies Bible Study: 10:00 AM
Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM
Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 AM
Gary Taylor, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
503-429-5378
Open Door Gathering Place
Service: Wednesday 7:00 PM
Grant Williams, Pastor
375 North Street
Pioneer Baptist Fellowship
www.pbfalive.com
John Cahill, Pastor
939 Bridge Street
503-429-1161
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Wednesday Religious Education:
3:15-4:30 PM
Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM
Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator
960 Missouri Avenue
503-429-8841
Vernonia Christian Church
Worship Service in Youth &
Family Center: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org
Sam Hough, Pastor
410 North Street
503-429-6522
Vernonia Foursquare Church
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School
Carl Pense, Pastor
850 Madison Avenue
503-429-1103
Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist
Church
Sabbath (Saturday) Services
Sabbath School: 9:30 AM
www.VernoniaSDAC.org
Larry Gibson, Pastor
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
503-429-8301
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area businesses
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Medical Billing 4 U
7 years experience • Workers comp • PIP
• Paper or electronic claim submissions
• Statements • Account cleanup • Insurance aging
• Code & modifier review.
I have the most up to date medical software to accommodate
the new HCFA forms and ICD-10. Can remote onto your software or use mine "Medisoft V19".
home 503-429-5254
Affordable rates.
work cell 503-702-6172
Robert J Watts
Construction, Inc
General
Contractor
• Excavation • Demolition
• Septic Systems • Site Prep
• Trenching • Utilities • Ponds
• Flagger certification classes
phone 503-429-5504
cell 503-475-5442
email: medicalbilling4uor@gmail.com.
Gale & Rick’s
Custom Upholstery
Furniture, Auto, Motorcycle
503-429-6481
CCB#16
68
15
19340 Biggs Road
Tues. - Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat. 9:00am-3:00pm
Furniture
Repair
Valley Veterinary Clinic
503-556-3084
PAINTING
Roger D. Longhenry
PLUMBING
Vernonia, Oregon
ELECTRICAL
97064
FINISH CARPENTRY
(503) 333-3417
DOORS AND WINDOWS
dallroger@hotmail.com
ALL-HOME MAINTENANCE
CCB# 200616
Mon - Fri 8:00-5:30
Sat 8:00-12:00
26072 Highway 30, Rainier
Marie Krahn
Licensed Massage Therapist
Terry P. Tobin, O.D.
Doctor Of Optometry
Family Vision Care
Glasses & Contact Lenses
Swedish Massage
Aromatherapy
AromaTouch
Deep Tissue
Trigger Point
Reflexology
Myofacial
Reiki
Over 30 years of experience!
Call for an appointment (503) 429-5180
Most Insurance Accepted
STEVE HEMEON–YOU CALL, WE HAUL
Quality Loam
Bark Dust
Pit Run
Crushed Rock
Mist, OR 503.755.2767
PHONE (503) 646-6166
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Office Location:
660 NW Murray Rd, Portland, OR 97229
(Across from Home Depot)
reach thousands of potential customers
503.429.4849
cell 503.369.4694
j.shapesconstruction@gmail.com
advertise here!
email us: ads@vernoniasvoice.com
call us: 503.367.0098
Investments • Exchanges • Acquisitions • Sales • Timber • Consulting
952 Bridge Street • Vernonia, OR 97064
Email: allen@europa.com
Gretchen’s saddlery
Custom Saddles & Leather Goods
Free Estimates & Consultation
All Types of Crafting & Repairs
Superior Quality Gauranteed
Gretchen Johnston ~ Maker
503.928.1722
appointments 800-244-4870
direct line 503-429-0622
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 pm
715 Bridge Street, Vernonia OR 97064
1313 Cherry Street
Vernonia, OR 97064
503-807-6213
kccrowder@gmail.com
510 Bridge Street
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The Scuttlebutt - News From Around Our Town
The annual Friendship TaeKwon-Do Tournament
was held at the Vernonia Schools on Saturday,
February 15th. Presided over by Great Grand
Master Hong Sik Kim of Kim’s TaeKwon-Do, the
action was fast and furious all day long.
Songs, rhymes, very short books,
toys and bubbles!
Starting March 12th
11:00 - 11:30
2nd Wednesday of every month
This arrived a little
late, but better late
than never! Kaitlin
and Jacob Eyrrick
enjoy reading a
copy of the Voice
while competing
as part of the
Columbia County
State Livestock
Team for 4-H at the
Oregon State Fair
this past summer.
Friends of the Library
Saturday
March 15
9am - 4pm
Vernonia Public Library
For ages 0-3, older siblings welcome
VCLC
939 Bridge Street
503-429-1818
Donations are being accepted during regular library hours.
(503) 429-5018
Mariolino’s
Pizza & Grill
Serving
breakfast, lunch & dinner
Ice cream - cones, shakes & sundaes
Daily Specials
Family owned and operated for over 40 years.
19
The Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Department held their Pancake Breakfast
on February 15, serving up delicious Blueberry Pancakes, sausage, eggs,
biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Folks came from far and
wide, including several from Vernonia, to support their friends in MistBirkenfeld and visit with neighbors, all while enjoying a great meal.
Baby and Toddler Time
2014
(503) 429-5018
20
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Coupons start February 19
PLU #8662
PLU #8663
Selected
Gatorade
Cucumber Lime
As in the past, we will continue to
have available, in-store, our ads and
coupon books. We will also post on
our Facebook page (Vernonia
Sentry) and the “Community Bulletin
Board” page, our Weekly Features,
Coupons, Meat and Produce specials. In addition we will post other
Meat, Produce and Grocery Special
Buys throughout the week.
We will continue to support our
local “Vernonia’s Voice” paper with
an expanded ad. Since the Voice
comes out Bi-Monthly there will be
two sets of coupons, the first set will
be for the first week and the second
set for the second week.
As always we will continue to do our
best to serve you, our customer.
Sincerely,
Randy & Sharon
and The Vernonia Sentry Staff
$499
2/$1
To Our Community and Customers:
Due to increasing costs of running
our business, we have to make some
changes in the way we currently
advertise. Starting this week we will
no longer be mailing our ad flyers
and coupon books to your individual residences or post office
boxes.
WESTERN FAMILY
Coffee K Cups
Reg. $879
Reg. $199
32 oz.
effective 2-19-14 through 2-25-14
or while supplies last (Limit 4)
12 pk
PLU #8664
PLU #8665
Selected
Purina
Dog Food
Selected
Hershey Spreads
$299
$1299
Reg. $1989
Reg. $499
13 oz.
16.5 lb.
Coupons start February 26
PLU #8666
Selected
WESTERN FAMILY
WESTERN FAMILY
$599
Bath Tissue
$399
Paper Towels
Reg. $779
Reg. $999
PLU #8667
6 dbl. roll
PLU #8668
Selected
PLU #8669
Selected
Quaker
Chewy Bars
Xtra Laundry
Detergent
Reg. $429
Reg. $415
$199
2/$5
6 roll
8 ct.
phone 503.429.3811
fax 503.429.3152
75 oz.
735 Jefferson Avenue
Vernonia, OR 97064
OPEN 8am to 9pm
DAILY
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