May 22, 2012 - Vernonia`s Voice

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VHS Band are State Champs! District Identifies
The Vernonia High School Band was
named 2A/1A State Champions on May 10, 2012
at the State Band Festival held at the Oregon
State University campus.
VHS Band Director Rob Izzett was
excited for his students and for the families and
fans that have supported the program this year. portion of the competition, where they must
perform a piece of music they have never seen
before. During the Sight Reading, the Band is
given seven minutes to look over and discuss the
music and then they have to play it, which is part
of their final score.
Izzett said he thought the VHS Band
“It was bedlam when they announced us as the received high marks for the difficulty of the
winners,”said Izzett. “Not only did we have the music they chose to perform and also said he felt
largest band in the competition,
like his group has continued to
but we had the largest contingency
improve and add new elements
of audience members, by far. It
to their playing throughout the
was just crazy—the place just
festival season this year. erupted! Our audience had to be
Izzett also expressed thanks to
double the size of anyone else.” the families that have supported
Last year the VHS Band
the program and especially to
finished 5th in the State Festival.
the “Band Moms” who help with
Izzett was especially
many of the details it takes to
thrilled for the group of eleven
perform at this level. “I couldn’t
seniors that are part of the band. do these trips by myself,” said
“ The joy for me, as much as I
Izzett. “I can’t make sure all the
wanted to win, was seeing the
uniforms get clean. They take
looks on faces on the seniors,”
care of things like that—making
said Izzett. “ I thought, ‘They
sure everyone gets on the bus,
will have this for the rest of their
making sure all the instruments
lives.’”
are where they need to be, that
Izzett said the VHS Band VHS Band director Rob Izzett. the music is all there and that
was the final of seven bands to Photos courtesy of Tracy Easlon. everyone is in uniform. They
perform in the contest. After
have been great!”
playing their set of music, which contained Izzett said one of his seniors gave him
three separate musical pieces, the band was what he believes is the ultimate compliment
then escorted into a room for the Sight Reading after the competition when they told him that
next year most of the graduating seniors intend
to be part of the band Izzett directs at Portland
Community College. “I said, ‘Great—I would
take you guys in a minute,’” said Izzett. “That
is very gratifying to know that they would want
two more years of this!” inside
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forestry
Funding to Complete
Construction
ODE grant moves new school
closer to completion
By Scott Laird
It looks like the
Vernonia School District 47J
has found the missing puzzle
piece and identified a source
of funding that can be used
to take another step toward
closing the funding gap and
complete construction of their
new K-12 campus.
Following
a
conversation on April 16
with Ed Dennis, Deputy
Superintendent of Public
Instruction for the Oregon
Department of Education
(ODE), the District was
notified in writing that they
can anticipate receiving what
is called a Facility Grant from
the ODE. The grant could be
for as much as $2 million.
The ODE Facility
Grants are provided by the
Oregon State Legislature to
help school districts with costs
to increase classroom space. The Legislature allocates $25
million each biennium to help
pay for shortfalls in expenses
for new school projects. The
grant is paid out to qualifying
projects after a new facility
has been open for a half year. Eligible school districts can
receive 8% of the total cost of
the projects; if eligible projects
statewide exceed the funds
available in the grant pool,
then the funds are prorated
continued on page 3
Columbia County
Commissioners Head
to November Run-off
There will be another election for Columbia County
Commissioners in November.
Neither incumbent Tony Hyde nor Earl Fisher could
secure more than fifty percent of the vote in the March 15th
primary, forcing a run-off election on November 6, 2012 in the
newly non-partisan races.
Hyde, running for re-election for position one, received
46. 38 percent of the vote. He will face Tammy Maygra who
finished second with 29.22 percent of the vote. James Gibson
received 20.24 percent and Reginald Ward received 3.77 percent
of the vote for Position 3.
Fisher who is also running for re-election for Position
1, received 28.39 percent of the vote, finishing ahead of Wayne
Mayo, who he will face in November. Mayo received 23.8
percent to take second place. Terry Luttrell received 18 percent;
Colleen DeShazer received 16.69 percent; and Brady Preheim
received 12.91 percent of the votes for Position 1.
Vernonia Golf Club Has New Ownership
Zavales brothers hope to make positive changes to local landmark
The Vernonia Golf Club has
been in existence since 1928. And
now it has new, local ownership.
Nick and Bob Zavales, two
brothers who grew up at the club,
took over ownership on May 1, 2012
and are hoping to make some changes
and breathe new life into the facility.
The
Zavales
brothers
purchased the property from Seaside
Golf Corporation which had been
managing the Vernonia Golf Club
since around 1986. One thing that appears to
be important to Bob and Nick is
renewing local interest and use of the
club. “For the past five or six years
about eighty percent of our players
have been from over the hill—from
Hillsboro and St. Helens and other of the community again.” places,” says Bob. “We really want Bob and Nick have plenty of
to strive to get the local interest back. ideas about how to revive the club
We want to see the club be a big part
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Lawyer for Kay Says They Will Sue Vernonians
The lawyer representing former
Vernonia Police officer Michael Kay
says she intends to add several names to
a notice of Tort Claim.
In a letter addressed to the
City of Vernonia and Mayor Josette
Mitchell dated April 14, 2012, Michelle
R. Burrows, attorney for Kay, states that
they are amending their earlier notice
of Tort Claim to include the following
individuals: Vernonia City Councilor
Randy Parrow, Jim Tierney, former
Vernonia City Councilors Brett Costley
and Shirlee Daughtry, former Vernonia
Police Chief Matt Workman, Linda
Graf, former Interim Vernonia City
Administrator Jim Johnson, Vernonia
City Recorder Joann Glass, Vernonia
City Attorney Alex Sosnkowski and
Mitchell. “An explanation of their
involvement in the termination and
destruction of Michael Kay will be
forthcoming in a complaint we are now
drafting to be filed in the United States
District Court, Portland Division,” states
the letter. Costley, Daughtry, Graf and
Glass’s names were all misspelled in the
letter.
Notably absent from the list are
former Vernonia City Councilors Kevin
Hudson, Willow Burch and Marilyn
Nicks. Both Burch and Nicks were on
the City Council and voted to terminate
Kay’s employment in June of 2011.
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Burrows sent the original notice
of Tort Claim to the City of Vernonia on
November 4, 2011. Burrows April 14 letter goes on
to state: “We have uncovered enormous
irregularities in public finance, public
meetings and land use regulations
within your city—some of which may
be connected to actions taken against
Kay and some are simply inexplicable.” The letter states that Burrows intends
to call for an investigation into these
issues and the involvement of Columbia
County Commissioner Tony Hyde,
State Senator Betsy Johnson, Bud
Dow, Sharon Bernal, Mitchell and her
husband Casey, Bill Haack and others. Publisher and Managing Editor
Scott Laird
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Contributors
Mark Brown
Chip Bubl
Mackenzie Carr
Nate Izzett
Sonia Spackman
Tickets for the Last Chance Dance
Dinner are available only through
June 10. They can be purchased at
Vernonia Auto Parts and Vernonia Florist
or online at www.VernoniaSchools.org.
Photography
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Jon Steward
Vernonia
Veterinary Clinic
Small and Large Animals
On May 14, 2012 the Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
graduated eight from their Explorer Fire Recruit Academy program. New
Explores are: (from left to right) Alyssa Loggins, Patrick Morgan, Kelly
Smith, Samantha Morgan, Brandon Krause, Kasoma Moss, Jake Bringman,
Kendrick Leaverton. Also pictured are Dan Hanson and Dawn Moss.
School District Identifies Funding
continued from front page
across all eligible projects.
According to the letter
received by Vernonia School District
Superintendent Dr. Ken Cox dated
April 24, 2012 from Ed Dennis and the
ODE, over the last five years Facility
Grant awards have averaged 5.22%
of eligible construction costs. “...
estimated information indicate that 5%
payout rate for the 2011-13 biennium
is likely,” says Dennis in his letter. That 5% rate would translate to a grant
award of $1,819,142.25 to the Vernonia
School District.
“It was wonderful to hear how
the Vernonia Community has pulled
together supporting this school,”
said Dennis. “This is just one more
illustration that Oregonians all over the
state value public education. It especially
demonstrates that the biggest support
comes from smaller communities who
understand that success is defined by
every student reaching their highest
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district is currently negotiating for an
interim loan until the district
receives the Facilities Grant
early in 2013.
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Surplus Sale
The Vernonia School District will be hosting a surplus sale
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in preparation for the big move up
the hill.
DATE: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
TIME: Preview—6:00pm-7:00pm, Sale--7:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: WGS Basement, 199 Bridge Street, Vernonia
Entrance off of California Avenue, or behind the building on
the California side, use basement door (handicapped access).
ITEMS: List of items to be sold is available at the School
District Office 475 Bridge Street, Vernonia
All items will be sold “as is.” Cash and carry preferred.
Arrangements can be made for pick up to one week after
sale. All money due day of sale. No pre-sales.
CONTACT: Betsy Miller, bmiller@vernonia.k12.or.us or
503-429-5891
Upcoming Events
Youth Tractor Safety Program,
May 22, May 29, June 5, 6:009:00 PM at the Scappoose Fire
Station. Additional lab to be
held June 9. For more info or to
pre-register call Chip Bubl 503397-3462.
Global Climate Change, May
25, 7:00 PM at the VCLC,
939 Bridge St. A presentation
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be provided for discussion and
questions.
Readers Lend Their Voices...
To the Editor
The family of Genny Fisher
would like to thank the community of
Vernonia for all the caring support given
to us during our time of loss. We would also like to thank all
the friends, coworkers and residents for
the kindness and respect you have shown
for Genny over the years.
During the last few months of
Genny’s time with us, she would often
say to us “I just want to go back to
Vernonia, I want to go Home”.
So now she is home in the
community that she so deeply loved. Her
favorite quote was, “I Love Vernonia.” She was so proud of her community.
So, should you be walking
down the sidewalk and happen to see
some litter, think of Genny and toss it
in the beautiful garbage cans that line
the community. I am sure you will
feel that beautiful smile she had saying
“Thank you for helping keep Vernonia
beautiful.”
In Thanks and Gratitude
Dale, sister Lois, brother Bob,
Gary, Christy, Larry, Robby and families.
The Wizard of Oz by the
Vernonia Ballet, June 1, 7:00
PM at WGS. No admission,
donations are welcome.
Last Chance Dance, June
23. Say goodbye to Vernonia’s
old school buildings with a
dinner, fundraising auction and
dance. No admission for the
dance. Tickets for the dinner
are available for purchase until
June 10 at Vernonia Auto Parts
and Vernonia Florist or online at
www.VernoniaSchools.org.
Dear Letter Carriers,
Thank you for running the
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May
12, 2012. Thanks to your efforts and the
generosity of the Vernonia people, 471
pounds of food were delivered to this
food bank. Thank you so very much for
your organization, work and generosity
to make this event happen. Special
thanks to Peter O’Leary for taking the
lead for this project and to all the letter
carriers for picking up the
donations.
Currently,
Vernonia Cares Food Bank
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Vernonia, OR 97064.
4th of July Celebration,
5:00 PM, at Greenman Field. Featuring Jesse Cain concert and
other family fun entertainment. Fireworks at dark.
Community Wide Garage
Sale, August 25. For more
information contact Vernonia
Realty and Insurance at 503429-6203.
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month on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday. Look
for our next issue on
June 12th.
assisted an average of 400 people
per month with three days worth of
emergency groceries. We can only do
this through generous donations like the
food the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
brought in.
Gratefully,
Sandy Welch
Executive Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit
to convert a residence into an office for the
Vernonia School District
When: You are invited to attend and comment at the
Planning Commission hearing on Thursday June 07, 2012
at 7:00 pm.
Where: Council Chamber, City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street
Vernonia Or 97064
Why: To consider a request by the School District to
convert a vacant residence on their property to an office.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding File
# CUP12-01 School District Office to consider planned
roadway, transit, pedestrian and bicycle improvements in
Vernonia. The application must be made in compliance
with Title 9 Section 9-01.06 Conditional Uses. A copy of
the request is available for inspection at Vernonia City
Hall located at 1001 Bridge Street, and may be copied for
a nominal fee.
The Public Hearing is governed by Vernonia Title 9
Land Development and Zoning Code Section 9-01.06
Conditional Uses. A staff report will be available to the
public at City Hall one week before the hearing, and may
be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue
in a hearing, in person or by letter or failure to provide
statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decisionmaker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes
appeal to the state Land Use Board of Appeals based
on that issue. Public testimony is welcome, and written
statements will also be received before the hearing.
Notice to mortgagee, lien holder, vendor, or seller: The
City of Vernonia Title 9 requires that if you receive this
notice it shall be promptly forwarded to the purchaser.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with
disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing
impaired or for other accommodations for persons with
disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to
public hearing to Joann Glass at 503-429-5291, TTY
1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street
Vernonia, OR 97064
The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and
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2012
Vernonia City News...
At the May 7, 2012 City Council
Meeting:
Council
Acknowledges
Officer
Carnahan—Mayor Josette Mitchell
and the City Council presented Vernonia
Police Officer Shawn Carnahan with
a Certificate of Appreciation for his
outstanding performance, dedication
and commitment in his service and for
going beyond the call of duty.
Council Hears Several Presentations—
City Council heard presentations from:
Lew Barnes who is running for State
Representative for House District 31;
Chief Mike Greisen of the Scappoose
Fire District, representing the Portland
Urban Area Security Initiative; Ashley
Swanson from the Public Health
Foundation of Columbia County
discussing the dangers of electronic
cigarettes; and Jeff Mathia of Metro
West Ambulance who was in attendance
to celebrate EMS week.
Mayor
Appoints
Poetter
and
Hammons to Parks Committee—
Based on a recommendation from the
Parks committee and with consent
from the rest of Council, Mayor Josette
Mitchell appointed Katie Poetter and
Jerimaih Hammons to serve on the
Vernonia Parks Committee.
ODOT Receives Noise Variance—
Council approved a request from Oregon
Department of Transportation for a
variance from City Ordinance allowing
night time construction work for fifteen
nights along Bridge Street. ODOT says
night work is required to avoid long lane
closures during the day. Specific dates for
the work are not yet available. ODOT is
required to notify property owners when
the work is scheduled to begin.
Council Approves Request for
Expenditure—Council
approved
a request from the Public Works
Department for a $9,000 expenditure to
make repairs to the city owned backhoe.
Council Hears Several Topics From
the Floor—Council heard statements
from several citizens during Topics From
the Floor including: Sally Harrison and
Ferenc Szlavich who spoke separately
against increasing Water and Sewer
rates; DeAnna Pearl from the Vernonia
Prevention Coalition who spoke about
the upcoming Summer Meals Program;
William Krause who spoke in favor of
Council Approves Open Space
System—Council approved Resolution
14-12 which establishes an Open Space
System for the City of Vernonia which
Council Approves Parks Vendor and includes all City owned property that
Host Agreements—Council approved is not part of a park, the airport, a city
revised versions of a Park Vendor/ owned building and/or cemetery. The
Concession License Agreement and a creation of this system allows the city
revised Volunteer Park Host Agreement. to secure insurance on properties they
Both will be used to negotiate future now own through acquisition of flood
damaged properties.
contracts.
electronic cigarettes; and John Wacker
who encouraged Council to consider any
regulations against electronic cigarettes.
Council Authorizes RSQ for Grant
Administrator—Council authorized the
City Administrator to issue a Request
for a Statement of Qualifications for a
Grant Administrator to manage efforts
to complete the Wastewater Facility Improvement Plan. Funding for this
position is through a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG
). Council also authorized a Request
for Proposal for an Environmental
Assessment Report which is required
when using CDBG funds. This report is
also funded through the CDBG program.
Council Approves Resolution for Flood
Plain Enforcement—Council approved
Resolution 13-12 which allows for
enforcement of the City ‘s flood hazard
enforcement ordinance. The ordinance
is in place to ensure compliance with
National Flood Insurance Program and
FEMA requirements. The ordinance
allows for several enforcement options
which include issuance of a citation,
denial or disconnection of city water
service, and nuisance action or institute
proceedings for removal of structure.
A Presentation
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Climate
Change
Presented by Paul Rippey
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Council Streamlines Committees—
Council approved revised Resolutions
that establish the VCLC, Cemetery, and
Library Committees. Each resolution
had been updated by committee
members prior to adoption by Council
to streamline committee functions and
operations.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Amendments to the Off-Street
Parking provisions of the Vernonia Land
Development Code
SITE LOCATION: Affects properties in
the Downtown Zone and certain land
uses citywide.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
City of Vernonia proposes to amend
Section 9-01.04-50 to reduce parking
requirements and establish a public
parking maintenance program. Additional
information about the text amendments,
City File #PA 12-01 can be obtained by
contacting Joann Glass at City Hall 503429-5291 ext. 104. The Public Hearings will be held on June
7, 2012 by the Planning Commission
and on July 16, 2012 by the City Council
at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia,
OR 97064. The Public Hearings are
governed by the Comprehensive Plan
amendment criteria of Vernonia Land
May 25, 2012 7:00 PM
Vernonia Community
Learning Center
939 Bridge Street
Based on
An Inconvenient Truth
(by former US Vice President Al Gore)
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The evening will include
a narrated slide
presentation with lots of
time for discussion, sharing
and questions.
Use and Development Code Section
9.01.09-50. A staff report will be available
to the public at City Hall one week before
the hearings, and may be copied for a
nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue
in a hearing, in person or by letter or
failure to provide statements or evidence
sufficient to afford the decision-maker
an opportunity to respond to the issue
precludes appeal to the board based on
that issue. Public testimony is welcome,
and written statements will also be
received before the hearing.
All meeting locations are accessible to
persons with disabilities. A request for
an interpreter for the hearing impaired or
for other accommodations for persons
with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours prior to the public hearing to the
City Recorder at 503-429-5291, ext. 104;
TTY 1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001
Bridge St., Vernonia OR 97064.
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2012
Vernonia Ballet’s Wizard of OZ
This will be one of the last performances
at Washington Grade School
Jessica Davis has some very
fond memories of performing on the
Washington Grade School stage. In fact,
she performed in her very first ballet on
that stage.
Many years later, as the Vernonia
community prepares to say farewell to
WGS, Davis will be on that stage one final
time before the old building is demolished in July. Davis, who runs the Vernonia
Ballet, will produce The Wizard of Oz
on Friday June 1st at 7:00 PM. The
performance will highlight many young
dancers, several who Davis says she has
been working with since they were very
young girls. The show will feature all
your favorite characters from the story,
including Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin
Man and Cowardly Lion, Toto and of
course, the Wizard. There will also be
naughty monkeys, munchkins, poppies
and a tornado dance. Davis will take to the WGS stage
one final time and play the Wicked Witch of the West.
“When I was in third grade and
I had just started taking ballet lessons,
we performed the Nutcracker at school,”
says Davis remembering one of her first
appearances on the WGS stage. “I had
only been taking ballet for about four
months and the girl who had the lead part
in the school play got sick the day before
the performance. So I filled in for her and
danced the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy. So my first ballet performance was on the
WGS stage!”
It’s very sad that it will be gone,”
says Davis about WGS. “There are a
lot of memories for a lot of people. My
Grandma went to school there.”
Davis is already planning for
next year. The spring performance will
be Charlie and Chocolate Factory and
Davis has devised a raffle for a “Golden
Ticket”-- the winner will receive one free
year of ballet lessons. Chances to win
the Golden Ticket will be available at the
upcoming performance of The Wizard of
Oz. This winter Davis says the Vernonia
Ballet will perform Carnival of the
Animals, instead of the Nutcracker.
The
Vernonia
Ballet’s
performance of The Wizard of Oz will be
free of charge and donations are excepted.
2012 4-H Summer Camp
The 4-H Camp committee is
busy working on making the 2012 camp
another great experience for those who
attend. The committee has selected June
17-20, 2012 for the annual 4-H Summer
Camp, held at Camp Kiwanilong on the
North Coast.
Please mark your calendars and
begin now to prepare your 4th through 7th
graders for the 2012 4-H Summer Camp.
Registration forms will be distributed
through the schools as in years past.
Registration forms are due by June 1,
2012 with the $85.00 registration fee.
Wauna FCU Expands
Membership to include
Pacific County, Washington
The National Credit Union
Administration
(NCUA)
has
approved an application submitted
by Wauna Federal Credit Union to
offer membership to the residents
of Pacific County, Washington. The
Credit Union current primary field
of membership includes Clatsop and
Columbia Counties in Oregon. “We are very pleased to
extend the benefits and services
of Wauna Federal Credit Union to
the residents of Pacific County,”
reported CEO & President Robert
Blumberg, during a recent address to
the membership. “While our regular
field of membership has been limited
to Clatsop and Columbia Counties
(Oregon), a large and growing number
of Pacific County residents make
the short drive to Astoria and nearby
communities to work, shop, and
enjoy entertainment. Our three local
branches and electronic services offer
tremendous convenience to them and
their families.”
Gaining approval from the
NCUA to expand a credit union’s field of
membership is no simple process. The
Credit Union had to first demonstrate
its financial soundness and ability
to serve an additional geographic
territory, plus present a written,
detailed plan to outline the resources
that would be used to effectively serve
Pacific County. “These included an
advertising strategy, public relations
and community outreach, and targeting
specific segments of the population
who may not be served by other
financial institutions,” says Blumberg.
“Our management team and the board
of directors conducted significant
research and analysis to prepare our
plan.”
One of the first objectives
of the Pacific County plan is to
provide low-cost loans to residents,
business owners, and legal entities,
including auto, home, credit card,
and commercial loans. “Providing
affordable loans to our members is one
of our primary objectives, especially
during the continuing sluggish
economy and high unemployment
period,” states Blumberg. “We know
many families and businesses on both
sides of the River could benefit from
this needed financial support.” Blumberg does state there are
no current plans to build a branch in
Pacific County. “Just like any other
region of our geographic field of
membership, we will monitor member
growth and activity before discussing
branch plans. We do feel our three local
branches in Astoria and Warrention,
plus our electronic services, can be
just as convenient as a physical branch
for most members.” Wauna
Federal
Credit
Union currently serves nearly three
hundred residents in Pacific County,
Washington. All residents, those
employed, attending school or
worshiping, or a business or legal
entity, in Pacific County, are now
eligible to become a member of Wauna
Federal Credit Union.
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Diggin in the Dirt: Garden Notes
By Chip Bubl
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you plant some of the larger seeds in the
garden (beans, corn, squash, etc.). I know
it is a little corny, but putting up the seed
packets on sticks at the end of the row is
very educational. Kids can also help you
seed pots for later transplant of some of
the smaller seeds.
It is very important to use crop
failures as a teaching tool. What choices
the gardener makes, or doesn’t make,
have a big impact on plant growth and
production. This is also an important life
lesson. It is also important to emphasize
the importance of early weeding (along
with the ability to distinguish weed vs.
crop seeds).
Finally, teach them how these
foods are used in the kitchen. Cook with
them as you cook for them. Ask for their
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used for powdery mildew control
on grapes, will provide some
measure of erineum mite control
as well.
Garden Notes
Horsetail or equisetum
A month ago, I would have is a gardener’s nightmare. The
predicted another bad apple scab year plant emerges from the ground
with the unremitting cold, wet weather. looking something like asparagus.
That has all changed with the hot spell It spreads from underground
last week. Apple scab fungi make little roots and from spores released as
progress in dry weather. So watch the the plant matures. Sadly, it is the
weather forecast. Let’s hope dry weather worst of all weeds, an herbaceous
continues to limit the disease. Summer perennial. It gives every indication
rate dilutions of lime sulfur may still of dying in the fall, but that is a ruse.
help.
It returns from the root system next
Codling moth adults have year and for every year thereafter
emerged. If you don’t want their larvae unless you make it miserable.
in your apples (the “worm”) you need Equally sadly, it is very
to start control measures. Insecticides hard to make horsetail miserable.
with spinosad are probably the best Continuous pulling may reduce
option for home gardeners. This is a new its vigor. Planting with a heavy
class of insecticides developed from a sod tends to reduce its vigor as
compound produced by an actinomycete well. Herbicide treatments options
fungus discovered in Barbados. There except in exclusively woody
are organic labeled spinosad products. landscape beds are almost non-existent.
They need to be applied several times. Much horsetail comes from
Surround is a kaolin clay that when imported topsoil. Look at the topsoil on
sprayed on the fruit and leaves a film on site before you buy. Look very carefully
that the moths don’t seem to like so they for horsetail. If it is there, don’t buy it.
go somewhere else. Again, this needs to Keep new trees and shrubs
be re-applied periodically. Results have watered throughout the first growing
been mixed. Apple maggots emerge summer. The evidence is very convincing
about a month later in late June. Again, that trees properly watered and mulched
spinosad-based products seem to be the will out-perform and out-survive trees
best homeowner choice.
that weren’t.
Western tent caterpillars will
soon emerge in scattered parts of the Gardening with Children
county. Once the web is there, it is hard Children often get to try
to spray the caterpillars if you wanted sprouting seeds in classrooms (bean
to. On small trees, brush the webs apart seeds are popular) but because the school
with a broom. After the rascals are done year ends, the plants rarely make it into a
eating (usually by the middle of June) garden.
they wander off the tree, pupate, and wait Since there are many life and
to emerge as the moth next year. Tent culinary lessons embedded in vegetable
caterpillars rarely do lasting damage to gardening, it is well worth your time
trees so spraying generally isn’t needed. to engage a child or grandchild in
In another 60 days, we will be your garden. That doesn’t mean giving
seeing the fall webworm, which has them the pain of the shoveling and
much the same life cycle.
heavy lifting (at least not at first). Your
I have had several people bring education should focus on what plants
samples of the maple blister mite. This need to grow, how observation and
mite causes reddish bumps on the upper attention to detail pays off, how good
surface of maple leaves. The mite causes fresh vegetables really are and how
more cosmetic than actual damage.
timing in gardening (and by extension,
Grapes have a very similar life) is everything.
problem caused by an erineum mite. The You can start in a somewhat
symptoms are white, felty and distorted stepwise fashion. As an introduction, patches on the underside of the leaves. In just plant a garden area for your children
commercial vineyards, this is becoming to graze in. This might include cherry
an increasing problem in Oregon. Most tomatoes (be sure to include a Sungold
of the time, home gardeners probably plant), peas, carrots, radishes and green
don’t need to be concerned. For those beans.
that wish to spray, wettable sulfur, often The next year, they can help
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Happy Trails: A Report From the Rodeo Road
By Mackenzie Carr
Miss Rodeo America 2012
Hello again!
Miss Rodeo America Inc. is
supported by numerous sponsors who
have a long-standing reputation within
the western industry. Two of those
sponsors include Tarter Farm and Ranch
and Wrangler. During the month of May,
I made trips to the eastern side of the
United States to visit their headquarters,
see how their products are made, and
most importantly, thank them for their
unending involvement within the MRA
organization.
I began the month with a trip to
Dunnville, Kentucky to visit Tarter
Farm and Ranch. We toured the plants
where Tarter manufacturers their
farm equipment; learning how their
galvanized tanks, tractor attachments,
gates, and many other products are
made. Being able to see what goes on
behind the scenes, meeting many of the
employees, and spending time with the
Tarter family was wonderful; they really
know how to make you feel at home. The
amount of support that this family run
company gives to Miss Rodeo America
Inc. is commendable. I was so happy to
have the opportunity to show them my
gratitude and pride in their sponsorship.
My second sponsor visit during
the month of May was to Greensboro,
North Carolina. Here, I was able to learn
how their denim is made. It was such a
fascinating process from start to finish-who knew so much went into making
a pair of jeans. Other than touring the
denim cone mills, I attended various
civic events promoting the Wrangler
brand and helped out with the Spring
2013 photo shoot.
Wrangler has been a longtime sponsor
of MRA. From providing a wardrobe
for the reigning Miss Rodeo America
to helping establish our scholarship
foundation program, this company is
always giving back and supporting our
cause. It was such a joy to visit many
of the people involved with Wrangler
and thank them for their longtime
sponsorship. Long live cowboys!
I experienced a lot of firsts on these
two trips. It was my first time visiting
both Kentucky and North Carolina, as
well as experiencing a 10 hour flight
delay in the Denver airport. I also met
smile on my face the whole time. For
those of you who are wondering, the
pickled Bologna fell into the latter of
those two categories. It was definitely
not so good, but boy was I smiling when
I finally swallowed
it!
As many of you
know, rodeo would
not be possible
without the help of
sponsors; neither
would Miss Rodeo
America.
Tarter
Farm and Ranch
and Wrangler are
just two of the
companies
who
support
Miss
Rodeo
America
Inc., but there are
Mackenzie visiting her sponsors at the Tarter Farm and Ranch.
many more who
some Amish people, learned what an ear also lend a helping hand. I am so grateful
candle is (no, it’s not made from earwax for all of their kindness and am proud
like I thought), and ate pickled Bologna. to have the opportunity to ride for the
This year, I’ve learned to take the good brand.
with the not so good, while keeping a Until next time.
Vernonia Golf Club Has New Ownership continued from front page
and have already started implementing seating area in the plans, and new paint concerts and poker tournaments are also
some subtle changes. One thing they and landscaping. Bob also hopes to make a possibility. And of course the club
hope to stress is to be “service oriented” some improvements out on the course. is available to host special events like
and try to meet the needs of the local “We just want to freshen everything up,” weddings, family reunions and other
community. says Bob.
social gatherings. They have brought
Having the Zavales
back the Men’s Club, which
brothers as new owners
will meet every Wednesday
seems like a perfect fit. starting at 5:00 PM. A dozen
Bob has been working as
guys showed up for the first
the greens keeper at the
evening—twice
as
many
club since 1991. Nick has a
expressed interest in joining
degree in Golf Management
now that word is getting out. from the College of the
If there is interest they hope
Desert and has worked in
to add a ladies club and junior
Palm Springs as a Golf Pro. golfer club in the future.
He played competitively
The restaurant has been
for several years on the
reopened and is now serving Canadian Pro Tour and
a limited breakfast and lunch
intends to get his PGA
menu. A full weekend dinner
status back and act as the
menu is in the works; hopefully
Head Pro here in Vernonia.
in the next few months they will
Both grew up in Vernonia,
be offering fine dining-- steaks,
lived at the club when
seafood and prime rib dinners
their stepfather was the
for members and guests. “We
manager, and graduated
David Rice and Lonnie Franklin at the ninth green.
want to turn this into a nice
from Vernonia High School.
restaurant, a place where people can The brothers say they plan to The Vernonia Golf Club
come and get a real nice meal,” says host some local tournaments, in addition currently has nine holes open. At one
Nick. The bar will also be reopened, to local fundraising events that are time it was a full eighteen hole course,
giving the facility a real “club” feel already taking place. The Vernonia but for economic reason the club closed
again.
Volunteer Firefighters have already the back nine holes. “Our hopes are to
An exterior face-lift is in the scheduled their second annual fundraiser get it back to eighteen holes in the future,
works as well, with an upgraded outdoor event for August 5th. Summer evening as soon as possible,” says Nick.
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All holes have three sets of tees,
men’s, women’s and a separate tee for
those playing the back nine. “The course
is playable for all levels of players,” says
Nick. Memberships are once again
available and will include unlimited
play and extra privileges and perks
like discounts on cart rentals and
on purchases in the pro shop and
restaurant. Single memberships are
$550 and couples are $950. Nick says
a memberships at Sunset Grove, a nine
hole course between Banks and Forest
Grove and their nearest competitor, are
$770.
Green fees are very reasonably
priced—weekend and holidays are
$14 for nine holes, $25 for eighteen;
weekdays are $12 and $22; for senior
and junior players it is $10 and $18. Cart rentals are $12 and $24 seven days
a week. Bob and Nick really just want to
return to the “club” feel they remember
from the past and make their facility an
active part of the community. “I think
having this facility here this can be a key
asset for the community,” says Nick. The Vernonia Golf Club is located at
15961 Timber Road. You can reach
them at 503-429-6811.
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Track team breaks three district records, sends seventeen athletes to State
Track and Field—The VHS Track and
Field team had quite an impact at the
District meet on May 11 and 12, 2012. The team set three new district
records in three separate events on their
way to finishing tied for second place in
of the Year” and qualified seventeen
athletes for the state meet on May 18-19.
“Coach Teresa Williams had the
toughest job of the coaches since she
coaches the throwers and the jumpers,
and is the hardest working person I
know and a very talented
teacher,”
said
Coach
Brown. “Also volunteer
coach Shelby Grittman has
really helped our sprinters
with conditioning, block
starts and hand-offs. He’s
been a big factor in the
success of the program this
year.”
The Loggers set a
new district record in the
4x100 relay with a time
of 44.5 seconds. Kristian
VHS track coach Byron Brown and his staff were named Wredstroem, Casale, Lane
“Coach of the Year.” Nicolo Casale was named “Athlete
Sullivan and Paul Jiranek
of the Meet”. Photo courtesy of Jon Steward.
earned the second fastest
team scoring. Sprinter Nicolo Casale time in the state on their way to setting
was named “Athlete of the Meet” for his the district record and winning the
four gold medals. Head Coach Byron gold medal. Casale also set a district
Brown and his staff were named “Coach record in the 100 meter dash with a
Nate’s Notes: Election Time
By Nate Izzett
On Monday (that would be April 30th), I was
walking down to the Logger Dome on the Vernonia
High School campus for a very important assembly. This Assembly was special because on that day, all of
the VHS student council candidates were to present a
speech of up to five minutes in length. I was one of
those hopefuls, running for the office of foreign exchange representative.
In VHS, the foreign exchange rep is the student
council member that, of course, works directly with the
foreign exchange students, making them feel welcome
and helping them to fit in here in VHS. My confidence that I would make a great
speech was buoyed by the success of my speech last
year, which won me the office of Fire Marshall. Still,
I was nervous (who wouldn’t be) for many reasons. First, I was going to speak directly to my peers, alone. Second, I was afraid of being defeated in the election
by my opponent. Thirdly, my opponent happened to
be a good friend of mine, the very same student who
contested me for the office of Fire Marshall last year.
Unfortunately I was not the first to go on, which
didn’t help my already high nerves--I had two candidates’ speeches to think about my situation and what I
was about to get myself into. I was the latest applicant
for student council, having received and handed in my
petition the Wednesday before. My campaign signs
had gone up only a day after that, giving my peers only
one other school day and not ample enough time to take notice of the signs with all the flags on them saying “go
world!” in big, fancy fonts and foreign languages. My
time of 11.2. Casale was also part of
the record breaking 4x400 relay team,
along with Jiranek, Nathan Fleck and
Jacob Stevens. They set the record with
a time of 3:35 seconds. Casale also won
the 200 meter dash and will compete at
the state meet in that event as well, along
with teammate Stevens. Sullivan also
qualified for state in the long jump.
Middle distance runner Nathan
Fleck brought home three medals from
the meet in three events, including gold
in the 800 meters. Fleck took second
in the 1500 meters and won gold in the
4x400 relay. Fleck will compete in all
three events at state. Lea Wilson heads to state
after a first place finish in the shot put. Stephanie Castro also qualified for state
in the shot put. Samantha Lindauer will compete
at the state meet in the 400 meters;
Dezi Roberts qualified in the high jump
and the 4x100 relay team of Meghan
Sullivan, Lindauer, Julie Zhunossova,
and Kim Allen also qualified for state.
Look for a complete report from
friend and fellow applicant also had a very good sign:
“17 out of 18 foreign exchange students prefer him.” A
very good argument indeed.
When I got up to the podium, I had to tone my
nerves down and focus on the speech. I had included
a spot where I asked for three random audience members (not people planted there) to call out the names
of countries and then I would state some facts I knew
about them. After all the speeches were done, I would
receive congratulations on a great speech from my
peers for several days.
But it was all in vain. My opponent won, although by the narrowest of margins. I heard this from
another friend of mine during seventh period as I was
dressing down for PE. All during that period I felt anger
and sadness flowing through me. Had it not been for
that, I probably wouldn’t
have felt up to the task
of doing bench presses,
powercleans, or even the
dumbbell lunges I could do
so efficiently. I called myself a failure about twenty
times and sulked to myself. At first, I felt unappreciated. But after a talk
with a teacher, Mr. Blair, and one with my dad, I
felt a little better about it. I began to think ahead to
next year’s campaign – if
I even get that chance next
year. Dad had told me that
the state meet in our June 12 issue.
The Loggers performed extremely well,
with Casale, Fleck and Wilson winning
individual state titles. The boys 4x400
relay (Wredstroem, Fleck, Stevens, and
Casale) also took first place.
Softball—The Vernonia Lady Loggers
ended the regular season with a 9-6
record, finishing in third place in their
league. After defeating Nestucca in their
final two regular season games on May
14 by scores of 11-9 and 15-1, the Lady
Loggers secured a place in the playoffs
and a rematch with Nestucca on May 17. The Loggers lost their first round
playoff game 10-0 against Nestucca.
Baseball—The Loggers ended their
boy’s baseball season in fifth place with
a 6-12 league record. The Loggers
dropped two key games to Nestucca 9-7
on May 8th and 7-6 on May 14 before
ending their season with an 11-4 win in
the second game of the double header
with Nestucca.
“there’s always next year.” I started thinking about
how I will try to rise from the ashes of defeat next year
(if I am able to), and by now, the memory of my defeat
has been overshadowed by a million other things, the
latest being the VHS Band taking 1st place in state.
So how does it feel to be defeated, especially
for a major office like foreign exchange rep? Well, it
feels sad, naturally. It angers me a little bit. It all serves
as a reminder that we all get a slap in the face and a
kick in the butt sometimes, but we can always learn
from those defeats and try, try again. And besides,
just because my counterpart can officially make next
year’s foreign exchange students feel welcome, it does
not mean that I can’t also do my part in making the
exchange students feel at home in our school.
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VHS Forestry Class Visits RSG Mill
The Vernonia High School
Forestry Class recently made a
field trip to the RSG—Olympic
Forest Products Mill near Mist,
OR.
According
to
class
instructor Byron Brown students
received a full tour of the mill, were able to observe every phase
of how lumber is produced and ask
lots of questions. “The people at
RGS were just great to us,” said
Brown. “They had it all set up for
us to make it a really organized
tour.” Students worked with the log scalers
and learned how to do that process. “We got
quite a bit of individual attention on that,”
said Brown. Students also spent time in the
VHS Equestrian Team District Report
The VHS Equestrian Team recently competed in their final district meet. “I was extremely pleased
with the team and proud of the outcome,” said coach Diane Benes.
In the team events: the
VHS team members Brett Benes,
Chrissy Garrison, and Macayla
McCord finished as follows: team
penning (Benes, Garrison, McCord) 4th place, Canadian Flags
(Benes, Garrison, McCord) 7th, Birangle (Benes, Garrison) 16th.
In individual events: Working Rancher, (Garrison) 8th; (Benes) 12th, Pole Bending (Benes) 7th
(McCord) 21st, Figure 8 (Garrison)
26th, Barrels (Benes) 24th, (McCord)
4th, Breakaway Roping (Benes) 1st
place (Garrison) 2nd and in Steer
Daubing (Benes) 2nd place
Makayla McCord, Brett Benes and
Chrissy Garrison.
Seniors Benes and Garrison
earned a trip to the State Finals in
Redmond on May 17-20 for their
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“As their coach I have to
say one of the most exciting moments of the last meet was the
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Graduating seniors were
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was started at the last meet of the
previous season and made such a hit
that it was continued at every meet
this season.
sorting yard.
“I learned a lot and I know the kids
did too,” said Brown. “It was a really positive
experience and I think everyone really got a
lot out of it.”
2012 Student “Summer
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for eligible students enrolled in Columbia County
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and allows students the opportunity to travel locally
and regionally on the CCRider System.
The cost of the Pass is $45.00 and it is
valid from June 7th through September 4th, 2012
with the cost per month at the low rate of $15 per
month. To be eligible for the pass, the student must
be attending grades 1-12 in the upcoming school
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those riders. Those wishing to purchase the Pass can
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Better Parenting: What Should I Do When My Child Misbehaves?
Part 2 - For REVENGE, For HELPLESSNESS
In Part 1 we learned that kids,
like adults, need to feel accepted and that
they belong. If they become discouraged
they misbehave for attention, power, revenge or act helpless.
Last time the focus was on attention and power. Our kids know what
pushes our buttons and how to get us to
react. Let’s turn the tables and not react
the way they expect. We want them to
get their needs met in a better way… We
will now focus on when our kids use revenge and acts of helplessness to be accepted:
REVENGE
Ramona has been saving money
from her allowance for a watch for over
five months. She is surprised to see the
watch she wants is
on sale. She is $8.00
short. She took a ten
dollar bill out of her
mother’s purse and
bought the watch
she wanted. That
night her mother
discovered that she
was short ten dollars. When Ramona showed her mom
the new watch, her mom screamed at
Ramona, “Where did you get the money
for that watch?” Ramona said, “Chill
out, I know why you’re yelling at me,
I’ll pay back the money I took, so you
don’t have to yell about it.” Mom was
hurt and angry and took the watch from
Ramona and said, “I am returning the
watch and keeping the money for your
punishment for stealing from me.” Ramona screamed back, “I hate you, I wish
you were dead.”
Clues to Ramona’s goal:
1. Mom felt hurt and disrespected and wanted to get back at Ramona.
2. Mom tried to hurt Ramona by
taking her watch and keeping the money.
3. Ramona wanted to hurt mom
back by telling her she hates her and
wished her dead.
Mom knows that Ramona’s goal is to
get revenge.
What could mom do instead?
1. It can be very difficult in the
heat of the moment, but before mom reacts she could tell Ramona that she is too
angry to talk to her right then. Next, mom
could tell Ramona to
go to her room until
they both can calm
down and give Ramona a time, that day or
the next day when she
will talk to her and tell
her what she is going
to do about the money
that was taken from
her purse.
2. Mom can refuse to argue saying, “I love you too much to argue with
you.”
3. Mom then has time to calm
down, talk with someone and decide
what she will do before she talks to Ramona.
4. When mom talks to Ramona
she can say, “Help me understand what’s
going on.”
5. Changing a cycle of revenge
takes time. But Ramona won’t have a
battle if mom doesn’t
join in. This will give
them both time to
calm down and think.
6. Kids will
never handle a situation better than the
parent. Mom needs
to guide Ramona on
ways they can build
trust and respect together.
OTHER THOUGHTS If our
parents got angry and yelled, the chances are high when we become stressed or
upset we will do the same. It may not
be easy to do, but we must separate ourselves and tell the child when we will let
him or her know what we are going to
do.
ACTING HELPLESS
Winter term, Brian’s fourth
grade class is playing basketball in gym.
Brian tells his mom, “Nobody wants
me on their team.” “I don’t make baskets.” I can’t hold the ball.” Mom tried
to teach Brian and shot hoops with him
and asked his older brother to help also.
Whenever he missed a basket or loses
the ball he says, “I’ll never be good at
this.” Mom doesn’t know what else to
do. She says, “Maybe basketball is not
your game Brian.” “I’ll talk to your gym
teacher.” “You don’t have to play if you
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Clues to Brian’s goal:
1. Mom feels
hopeless and helpless. After doing everything she could
think of to help, she’s
ready to give up on
Brian playing basketball.
2. Mom gives
up. She agrees with
Brian that he can’t
play basketball.
3. Brian got
mom’s permission to
fail. He is not likely to improve at basketball.
Mom knows that Brian’s goal is helplessness. Brian said, “I can’t” and
mom agreed
What could mom do instead?
1. Mom could refuse to give up
on Brian. She might say, “I know you
can learn to shoot and dribble. That’s
why you’re playing in school, so you can
learn how.”
2. Mom could be careful not to
pity Brian. If Brian thinks mom feels
sorry for him he will feel sorry for himself too.
3. Mom could encourage Brian
as he learns to play basketball. If Brian
says something like I only made one
basket and missed all the rest. She could
say so you can make a basket! You are
learning!”
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Welcome to the In Memory of...
Rhoda “Laura” Buckner
World...
Weston Richard Dennis
A boy is Truth with dirt on its face,
Beauty with a cut on its finger,
Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair,
and the Hope of the future with a frog in
its pocket.
- unknown
Big brother Wyatt is happy to announce
the arrival of his little brother, Weston
Richard Dennis.
He was born on May 5, 2012 and weighing in at 7 lbs, 11 oz. and 21 1/4
inches long.
Proud parents are Bryan and Katy
Dennis of Vernonia, Oregon. Grandparents
are Donald and Juanita Dennis of Vernonia,
Oregon and Dan and Debbie Taylor of
Friday Harbor, Washington.
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FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES
Rhoda “Laura” Buckner, 74,
a longtime resident of the Vernonia
community, died Thursday afternoon,
May 10, 2012 in a single car motor vehicle
accident.
A catered Celebration of Life
Memorial will be held on the 3rd of
June 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. at the
Vernonia Scout Cabin, 901 Park Drive in
Vernonia, Oregon.
RHODA “LAURA” BUCKNER
was born September 23, 1937 in Vernonia,
Oregon, the daughter of the late Marvin
Brewer and Annie (Cockrell) Robbins.
Laura was raised and received her
education in the Vernonia community,
graduating with the Vernonia High School
Class of 1955.
She was united in marriage to
Richard “Max” Buckner on November 7,
Serving since 1953
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Attendant: Ray Pelster
1955 in Vernonia. Following their marriage
they made their home in Vernonia, where
she resided until her death.
Laura was preceded in death by her
husband, Max, on February 1, 2011, after
celebrating over fifty-six years of marriage
together.
She had worked for Tektronix,
Inc. in Beaverton for several years and
later owned and operated Vernonia Video
Express.
Laura had been a member of
the Women’s Bowling League and was a
member of the “Sweet Adeline’s” Barber
Shop Singing Group.
Among her special interests
she enjoyed baking, cooking, fishing and
caring for animals. Laura was well known
for her wedding cakes in which she took
great pride and most important her family.
She was also preceded in death
by her parents, Marvin Brewer and Annie
Robbins and two brothers, James “Jim”
Brewer and Ezra “Zeke” Brewer.
Survivors include her two sons and
a daughter-in-law, Terry Buckner; and Ed
and Dawn Buckner, all of Vernonia, OR;
her three brothers and sisters-in-law, M.C.
and Laura Brewer, of Clatskanie, OR;
John and Vicki Brewer, of Vernonia, OR;
and Robert Robbins, of Washington State,
her three sisters-in-law, Billie Brewer, of
Salem, OR; Karen Brewer, of Kelso, WA
and Wilma “Willie” Brewer, of Vernonia,
OR.
Also
surviving
are
her
four grandchildren, Kerry Buckner
Schaumburg; Craig Buckner; Dean
Buckner
Schaumburg,
and
April
Buckner, all of Vernonia; her five greatgrandchildren, Skylar, Haven, Alexander,
Slyas and Piper; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
The family suggests that
remembrance contributions be sent to The
Humane Society of Columbia County.
www.cchswi.org or The West Hills Sweet
Adeline’s of Hillsboro, OR.
To sign the online guest book
or send a condolence to the family go to
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Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral
Home in Vernonia is in charge of the
arrangements. (503)-429-6611, 503-3572161
Joann P. Williams
JOANN P. WILLIAMS, 85,
a resident of Vernonia, Oregon, died
Saturday (afternoon), May 5, 2012 at her
home.
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HUGE GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Thurs-
Illinois, the daughter of the late Charles
and Nancy (Parpart) Zimmer. She was
raised and received her education in the
Chicago community, having graduated
high school in 1944.
She was united in marriage to
Robert W. Williams on July 6, 1947,
in Castro Valley, California. Following
their marriage they lived in Hayward,
California, until 2002 when they moved to
Eugene, Oregon.
Joann was preceded in death by
Robert in 2006 after celebrating over fifty
nine years of marriage together. Following
Robert’s passing, Joann moved to Vernonia
in 2010, where she has resided since.
She was a homemaker. Among
her special interests she enjoyed reading,
listening to music and spending time with
her children and grandchildren.
Joann was preceded in death by
her parents, Charles and Nancy Zimmer.
She is survived by her three
children, Stephen Williams, of Yoncalla,
Oregon; Karen A. Hall, of Vernonia,
Oregon; and Robert Williams II, and his
wife Natalie, of Vernonia, Oregon; and
her two sisters; Eileen Glenewinkel, of
Springfield, Oregon and Lue Barbara, of
Antigua, Guatemala.
Also surviving are her three
grandchildren and their spouses, Chris
and Michelle Hall, of Las Vegas, Nevada;
Robert and Melissa Hall, of Millbrae,
California; and Robert Barnes of Missouri;
and four great-grandchildren, Jazlynn,
Janessa, Levi, and Annalise Hall, several
nieces and nephews, including, Lola and
her husband Chuck Alderson, of Jewell,
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community news
Church News and Events
By Mark Brown
to that end with the hope we will be
more visible in our community as “The
Hey Vernonia,
Church”--meeting you where you are!
Please allow me to say Happy Working side by side to change lives and
Mother’s Day, and thank you for your develop relationships with no expectalove. Although you will be reading this tions other than to the best of our ability,
as a belated recognition--it is written the love you with the hope that you are able
day of.
to see past us and see Jesus.
I remember when the idea of a I know many times you can see
Christian News article first came to be. through this, it is not because we desire
You may have gathered I’m a big sup- to be seen as Un-Christian and be laporter of not just unity within the indi- beled hypocrites. I do not want to missvidual churches but in a larger sense of represent Jesus, but I do at times; I am
the meaning. I am not suggesting sure of that. If I have, I am asking now
that the churches do not get along, so for your forgiveness. I would never with
please do not read that into this. I be- intent or malice do so.
lieve each church is trying to be obe- It was the hope of the creator of
dient to God and have impact into our this to bring you news within the faith
community that will have eternal impact based Christ following community to
on people’s lives; Go is the answer to the the community at large. As a person
question(s)!= I thank each of you.
who is deeply involved with one of the
I will continue to pray and work
Better Parenting:
4. Mom could encourage Brian in other ways. When Brian figures out a math
problem, mom could say something like,
“I knew you would get it if you stuck to
it.”
OTHER THOUGHTS: Sometimes a
child who says “I can’t.” wants attention. How can you tell the difference?
The attention seeker wants parents to be
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churches, I have tried to be careful not to
use this as an advertisement for a single
church but a tool for all churches who
might want to share what is going on.
Vernonia Community Church BBQ:
Every third Sunday open to the community as a way of getting to know one another. June will be the 4th Sunday, join
us June 24th ~ food served from 5-6pm
games and activities for kids followed
by a movie night.
Summer Meals Program: Will be here
this year, we are honored to host this for
our community
Vacation Bible School: Third Week in
August, times T.B.A. Helpers and volunteers are still welcome to sign up.
Other churches are welcome to
contact us and we will be glad to post
your event or have you share with the
busy with them. The child who gives up
wants to be left alone. Use your feelings
as a guide. Do you feel annoyed? If so,
it’s probably about attention. If I you
feel like giving up yourself, it is probably helplessness.
behavior I will call “thinking errors.”
For each of these “thinking errors” regarding the four goals of misbehavior
does have a flip side - a positive belief
that can be developed to lead to better
behavior. We will address this next time.
In closing, children have beliefs
about how they feel and how they need
to belong. These beliefs that lead to mis-
Resources, AGS, American Guidance
Service, Inc., STEP, Systematic Training
for Effective Parents.
Senior Center Activities
5-Area Luncheon: Monday, May 29
at the Vernonia Senior Center
contact the Senior Center for an application.
Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts: Fabulous breakfasts are available to the
public on Fridays for a cost of only
$3.50. The event happens at the Senior
Center (446 Bridge Street) from 7:30
to 9:00 AM each Friday. Meal price includes a beverage, too. Enter through
the side, parking lot door. What a deal!
Maple Bars available locally! Connie King, the cook at the Senior Center, is making maple bars each day. The
maple bars are available to the public,
too, and only cost $1 each. Availability is subject to quantity on hand. You
can assure yourself of a good supply
by pre-ordering them directly from
Connie by calling the Senior Center
(503-429-3912) any week day, from
7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one
day lead time for larger orders. The
Center’s front door opens at 9:00, but
the side parking lot door opens at 7:00.
Ah, sweet treats!
Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia
Senior Center offers nutritious and
tasty lunches each weekday for a $4
donation for seniors over 60; cost is $5
for anyone under 60. To-go meals are
available for $5. These are available
to the public, not just Senior Citizens.
(Mealtime is noon; late arrivals may
not be served.) You can reserve your
lunch by calling by 11:15 AM, or further in advance if possible, to assist the
cooks as they prepare the day’s meals.
Meals on Wheels are available for a $4
donations for seniors over 60. Please
Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be
found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in
their Thrift Store. The retail store is
open Monday through Friday, from
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Thrift
Store provides funds for the Senior
Center’s facility and its many activi-
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ties. Donations can also be dropped off
during those same hours, and donated
clothes need to be clean and in good
condition so they are “sales ready”.
We are offering half off during the first
week of each month. Buy locally and
support your local Senior Center.
For after hours drop-offs please contact Pauline 503-429-5810.
Special Days: On the last Wednesday
of the month Wauna Credit Union will
be serving ice cream. On the last Friday of the month we will serve birthday cake and ice cream to celebrate
that month’s birthdays.
Membership Dues: Another way to
support Vernonia’s Senior Center is to
pay the $15 annual membership dues.
Checks may be mailed or dropped off
at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and
older may join.
Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912
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community what is go on.
Local Ministry: Walk and Talk.
Question: 1. How can the church help
you? 2. What is your view of the faith
based community in Vernonia?
Contact us: www.christiannews.com or saltn_light@hotmail.com
Philippians 4:8, 9
8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is [e]lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is
any excellence and if anything worthy
of praise, [f]dwell on these things. 9 The
things you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me (Paul speaking an apostle of Jesus Christ), practice
these things, and the God of peace will
be with you.
VERNONIA
PHARMACY
Better Service, Less Wait, Same Co-Pay
We take Pride in our
Quality, Personal service
Come on in for your flu shot
Call now to Transfer Your Prescriptions!
503-429-0591
Check out our website:
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*AND MUCH MORE
Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Need more room?
See us for the lowest prices
GUARANTEED!
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U-Haul now available on site
5x10 $39
10x10 $69 10x20 $99
RV Storage $149
Outside storage available
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Padlocks Available
58605 Nehalem Hwy S.
P.O. Box 292
Vernonia, Oregon 97064
(503) 429-7867
10-6 Tue-Sat, 12-4 Sun
Church Directory (in alphabetical order)
Assembly of God
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Wayne Marr, Pastor
662 Jefferson Avenue
503-429-0307
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
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM
John D, Murray, Pastor
359 “A” Street
503-860-3860
Nehalem Valley Bible Church
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 10:45 AM
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
Pioneer Baptist Fellowship
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Thursday Prayer 7:00 PM
www.pbfalive.com
John Cahill, Pastor
249 Bridge Street
503-429-1161
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sun. Religious Education: 10:30 AM
Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM
Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator
960 Missouri Avenue
503-429-8841
Vernonia Christian Church
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service in Youth &
Family Center: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org
Sam Hough, Pastor
410 North Street
503-429-6522
Vernonia Community Church
Sunday School: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer: 6:30 PM
Ralph Young, Interim Pastor
957 State Avenue
503-429-6790
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
Worship Service: 11:00 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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Lee Anne Krause, Future Director
www.funfancyfood.com
LeeAnneKrause@gmail.com 503-816-9810
If you eat or have a kitchen, love/hate or do not cook then...
I have something for you.
Housewarming and wedding presents!
Valley Veterinary Clinic
503-556-3084
No appointment necessary
Thurdays 10am to 5pm
Walk-ins only
LARGE OR SMALL WE DO THEM ALL
58376 Nehalem Hwy. South, Vernonia
Swedish massage
Trigger Point
Aromatherapy
Deep Tissue
Reflexology
Myofacial
Reiki
Over 25 years of experience!
Call for an appointment (503) 429-5180
VERNONIA REALTY & INS.
Kenneth & Helen Bateman, Brokers
Office:
Fax:
Toll Free:
Cell:
(503) 429-6203
(503) 429-2770
(800) 488-6203
(503) 708-9528
PO Box 248, 953 Bridge St., Vernonia, OR 97064
1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, oregon, 97064
MIKE PIHL
LOGGING CO., INC
16300 Timber Rd.
Vernonia, OR 97064
Specializing in Private Timber
Free Estimates
503-429-1470
cell 503.789.1268
shop 503.429.1473
fax 503.429.0252
STEVE HEMEON–YOU CALL, WE HAUL
Quality Loam
Top Soil
Bark Dust
Pit Run
Crushed Rock
Mist, OR 503.755.2767
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
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Manning, OR 97125
Phone: 503.781.5541
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In Memory of...
Oregon and Carty and his wife Patti
Adams, of Reno, Nevada.
Family
suggests
that
remembrances or contributions may be
made to Pioneer Baptist Church, 249
Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064,
in her memory.
To sign the online guestbook or
to send the family condolences visit www.
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Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral
Home in Forest Grove is in charge of the
arrangements. (503) 357-2161
obituaries
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JOHN MONROE KITCHEN was
born April 22, 1945 in Gentry, Arkansas,
John M. Kitchen
John M. Kitchen, 67, a longtime
resident of the Buxton community, died
Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at his home.
Private Cremation Rites were
held at the Hoyt Crematory in Forest
Grove, Oregon.
the son of the late Charlie Kitchen and
Launita (Hobbs) Kitchen. He was raised
and received his education in the Anderson,
California, having been a graduate of the
Class of 1963.
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Upon his high school graduation
he served one enlistment in the United
States Air Force, until he received his
honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage
to Sandra Pierce on May 20, 1966 in
Carson, Nevada. They celebrated their
45th Wedding Anniversary this past May.
Following their marriage they moved to
the Buxton community in 1978, where
they have resided since.
John had worked as a truck driver
for the Interstate Trucking Company in
Wilsonville, Oregon for twenty years,
having retired in 2010.
Among his special interests he
enjoyed caring for his dog, “Ziggman” and
he had a special love
for his family life.
John was preceded in death by his
parents, Charlie and Launita Kitchen; by
his sister, Judy Kitchen and his brother,
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Michael Kitchen.
Survivors include his wife,
Sandra Kitchen, of the family home
in Buxton, Oregon; his five children,
Benjamin Kitchen, of Portland, Oregon;
Christian Kitchen, of Buxton, Oregon;
Sunni Brasseur and her husband, Malcolm,
of Cornelius, Oregon; Stephanie Kitchen,
of Beaverton, Oregon; and Samantha
Kitchen, of Buxton, Oregon; and his four
siblings and their spouses, Carletta and
Pete Houtman, of Redding, California;
James and Kathy Kichen, of Anderson,
California; Tawnia and Rick Shumaker, of
Anderson, California and Shawn and Pat
Barr, of Arizona.
Also surviving are fifteen
grandchildren, one great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
Tualatin
Valley
Funeral
Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of
the arrangements. (503)-693-7965.
THANK YOU to everyone who made the 3rd Annual
Vernonia Sportsman’s Banquet financially possible
Vernonia Sportsman’s Banquet Sponsors:
Curl Transportation
Rainbow River Lodge
Miller Truck Salvage
Grant’s Construction
Royal Moore Auto
Phone (503) 429.2617
Kitchen Countertops
Fax (503) 429.0941
Fireplace & Furniture
ABSOLUTE@AGALIS.NET
Tubs & Vanities
www.absolutemarbleandgraniteinc.net
Special Thanks to Raffle Donators:
Dennis Taxidermy
Hawkeye Bilt Game Carts
Vernonia True Value
Rainbow River Lodge
Duck Commander Calls
721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia
Under New
Local Ownership
Open Daily
at 6:30 AM
If you missed this year’s Sportman’s
Banquet and would like a DVD of Jase
Robertson’s presentation please
contact Chad Hewitt at 503-429-0511.
(503) 429-5018
Mariolino’s
Pizza & Grill
Serving breakfast,
lunch, dinner
& ice cream
Family owned and operated for over 40 years.
721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia
(503) 429-5018
Men’s Club
Meets every
Wednesday
at 5 PM
Annual
Memberships
Available
Restaurant
Now Open
NOW BOOKING:
Tournaments
Company Parties
Class Reunions
Family Reunions
And More
$2 Off Green Fees
with this coupon 7 days a week
expires 6/30/2012
Vernonia Golf Club • 15961 Timber Rd. • (503) 429-6811
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Farm & Home Supply
ALL Your Indoor Gardening Supplies
Outdoor Gardening Supplies
Soils, Nutrients, Additives
Animal Feeds
Albers, Purina, Allegra Sr Horse, Strategy Horse
Exclusive Dog & Cat feed - Buy 6, Get 7th Free
Wild & Domestic Bird seed
Animal Health products
New Zealand Fence Systems
Chicks
Are
Here!
Call to order
Summer Reading Program
at the Vernonia Public Library
Gale’s Upholstery
Custom Orders
Motorcycle & Equipment Seats
Furniture & Auto
Call for a free quote
Tuesday, June 26th Stories and craft/activity
10-11 am
Friday, June 29th 'Slumber Party' - movie in pajamas! 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 30th
Movie Matinee with popcorn
2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 3rd
Stories and craft/activity
10-11 am
Saturday, July 7th
Movie Matinee with popcorn
2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 10th
Stories and craft/activity
10-11 am
Wednesday, July 11th
Tye Dye Event
6:30 pm
(Pillowcases for the kids will be provided to Tye Dye!
All programs are free of charge.
For more information call the Vernonia Library at 503-429-1818
Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19340 Biggs Rd. Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-6481
(1 mile north on Hwy 47)
PLU #8663
5/$5
Reg. $1599
15 oz.
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 5)
2.64 oz.
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 4)
PLU #8668
WESTERN FAMILY
Uncoated
WESTERN FAMILY
Ketchup
Paper Plates
Mustard
.99¢
2/$3
.99¢
Reg. $265
Reg. $199
phone 503.429.3811
fax 503.429.3152
Reg. $189
PLU #8667
WESTERN FAMILY
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 2)
.69¢
Reg. $225
PLU #8666
24 oz.
McCormick Country Gravy
Nalley Chili
$1099
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 2)
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Atta Cat
16 lb.
PLU #8665
PLU #8664
24 oz.
Reg. $315
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 2)
735 Jefferson Avenue
Vernonia, OR 97064
100 ct.
effective 5-23-12 through 6-12-12
or while supplies last (Limit 2)
OPEN 8am to 9pm
DAILY
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