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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Columbia River PUD donate to food bank Cornelius Pass closures scheduled for paving in May DEER ISLAND —Columbia River PUD employees donated $855 to Columbia Pacific Food Bank recently. The donations were collected during the PUD’s annual one-day food drive. During the food drive, each department competes as a group for the honor of being recognized as the top givers. This year’s top givers were from the Information Technology Department, where employees contributed an average of $34 each. “We’ve heard how donations to the food bank drop off after the holidays, and we wanted to do something about that,” said GIS Analyst Darin Smith. “We were all really motivated to pitch in.” Several PUD employees gathered to hear the results of the food drive, including everyone in the Information Technology Department, which had the highest average donations of all the participants. CPFB accepts donations of cash, food, and other household products. For every dollar donated, CPFB is able to distribute about five
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Columbia River PUD employees raised a little more than $850 for Columbia Pacific Food Bank.
pounds of food. Cash donations can be made through PayPal by visiting the CPFB website at CPFoodBank.org. CPFB partners with programs such as community meal sites, emergency food pantries, senior meal sites, the Women’s Resource
Center and several other non-profits to feed the hungry throughout Columbia County. “Community support is more important than ever to Columbia Pacific Food Bank and our partner agencies,” said CPFB Executive
Director Tracie Smith. “The only way we can continue to support our partner agencies during these tough times is with the help of groups like the PUD’s employees. I’m thankful for their donations, because no one should be hungry.”
Multnomah County plans to close NW Cornelius Pass Road between U.S. Highway 30 and NW Skyline Blvd. on the first three Fridays in May to complete emergency paving repairs. An increase in construction near Hillsboro has added some 200–300 additional heavy truck trips a day to the road. The additional traffic has worn the pavement to the point that potholes will form, creating a safety hazard. The road is scheduled to be closed to through traffic on May 3, 10 and 17, from 7 a.m.–5 p.m., weather permitting. • During the road closures, crews will: • Mill and repave worn areas • Repair and clean traffic signs • Trim vegetation in the right of way
• Replace missing reflectors in centerline • During the closures, through traffic can use one of these alternate routes: Detours for cars will be on NW Cornell Road, NW Germantown Road, NW Logie Trail Road, NW Newberry Road, or NW Old Cornelius Pass Road, via NW Skyline Blvd. Trucks will be rerouted to Highway 26 and trucks with hazardous cargo will be sent to Interstate 5 south to Highway 217 north to Highway 26 Access to the closed section of Cornelius Pass Road will be provided for local residents, school buses, and emergency vehicles. Local residents should carry proof of address to ensure access. Flaggers will direct traffic across Cornelius Pass Road at NW Skyline Blvd. For more information, visit www.multco.us/roads.
Learning center hosts Black Tie, Blue Jeans fundraiser Bethany annual ST. HELENS — Since its inception in 2000, the Columbia Learning Center has awarded 161 scholarships totaling $805,000 to graduating seniors from Columbia County High Schools. “This year we are bestowing 12 ‘Chance to Become’ scholarships in the amount of $60,000,” said St. Helens Mayor and board member Randy Peterson. The $5,000 scholarship can be used by students at an accredited college or trade school. “Monies for this scholarship fund come from private, anonymous donors as well as from the proceeds of our annual fundraising event, Black Tie and Blue Jeans, slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Deer Island Stock Ranch,” said board member Marion Christensen.
quilt show May 3-4
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Attendees at the 2011 Black Tie, Blue Jeans fundraiser are ready to bid.
This year’s gala event will include a full course dinner followed by a silent and bid auction led by local auctioneer Mark Kuhn. Attendees will enjoy musical entertainment and dancing. Fellow board member Brian Little said the event is
always a popular venue that raises much needed dollars for students who intend to further their education. The center also announced the appointment of three new board members, Suzie Dahl, Susan Conn and Scott Howard who join five
other local board members. The Columbia Learning Center is located at 375 S. 18th St., in St. Helens (location of the St. Helens Library). For more information, contact Marion at 503-3975175.
Bethany Lutheran Church is looking to shake things up a bit for the 2013 Quilt Show. This year, south Columbia County’s premier quilt show will be held this spring, on May 3 from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and May 4 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Come prepared to carry on a quilt show tradition, enjoy old favorites and ring in a new era when Bethany Lutheran Church presents “Common Threads & Family Ties” and welcomes featured quilter Wynette Cate. After 33 years, this long-standing quilt show continues the tradition of showing quilts; both old and new quilts from area attics, trunks, rescued,
baby and heirloom quilts. Bethany will keep old favorites, such as their famous homemade cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, soups, pies, bake/book sale and quilt raffle, but add some new attractions, such as are daily story times for kids, gift basket raffle, consignment items like ‘bag of rags,’ (quilt scraps), handcrafted household items and gifts, such as, ”Angel Flakes” (homemade laundry soap). Watch for invitations in the mail or see the ad in The Chronicle for details. Display Quilts are accepted on Thursday, May 2 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-5701 or 503-3976316.
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Organizations Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Sacagawea Health Center City Council of Scappoose South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Columbia Emergency Planning Association City of Rainer St. Helens Kiwanis Day Breakers City Council of Columbia City Columbia River Fire & Rescue Volunteer Association Board of Directors, Vernonia Fire District The Public Health Foundation Mist Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District City of Clatskanie Columbia 9-1-1 Dispatchers Association City of Vernonia Columbia Co. Volunteer Firefighters Assn. Businesses Taylor Made Shops to Sheds Bemis Printing & Graphics NWRESD Blackbird Catering Joe Burks, Scappoose Joe Sandusky, Clatskanie Joel Glass, Vernonia Karen Fox Ladd, Col City Katharine Denckla, Vernonia Kathy Engel, Clatskanie Kathy Larsen, Vernonia Kathy Martin, St. Helens Ken & Charlene Niemela Rainier Kim Tierney, Vernonia Kim Walker, St. Helens Larry Anderson, Col City Larry & Donna Garlock, Clatskanie Larry P. Meres, Scappoose Larry Noakes, Vernonia Larry & Britt Steele, Vernonia Leahnette Rivers, Columbia City Lee & Susan Knowlton, Vernonia
Dockside Steak & Pasta Port of St. Helens Casey Wheeler Consulting Prudential Northwest Properties Scappoose Historical Society Wauna Credit Union Crow Water Systems Zingti Massage Fultano’s Pizza Centerlogic Inc. Upper Nehalem Watershed Council Rainier Day In The Park The Clatskanie Chief KOHI Radio D.R. Garrison, CPA, PC Vernonia’s Voice Grey Dawn Gallery Hardwood Originals Cedar Ridge Retreat & Conference Center Fall Creek Woodworking R&R Motor Co. Temp Control Mechanical HiTech Triple-S-Saw Cascade Architectral Woodworking Vernonia Hardware & Supply Individuals Alan King,, St. Helens Lila Harrison, Vernonia Lonny Welter, Scappoose Loren Loomis, Vernonia Louie Jones, Clatskanie Maggy Peyton, Vernonia Mary Greisen, Scappoose Mary Lou Busch, Mist Maryjo Beck, Warren Matt & Jessica Decker, Scappoose Michael Justice, Vernonia Michael Kreger, Rainer Mike Avent, Rainer Mike Greisen, Scappoose Molly Hruska, Columbia City Nancy Edwards, St. Helens Nina Reed, St. Helens Noni Andersen, Vernonia Paul Egan, Scappoose Paul Estrella, St. Helens Pat Dean, Scappoose Pat LaPointe, St. Helens
Amanda Moravec, Clatskanie Alex Edinger, Columbia City Angie Meres, Scappoose Anthony Morrow, Rainier Barbara Hayden, Scappoose Barbara Larsen, Vernonia Beth Santangrew, St. Helens Bill Langmaid, Vernonia Blair Walker, St. Helens Brenda Dean, Scappoose Bryan Wood, Birkenfeld Carna Haynes, Scappoose Casey Wheeler, Columbia City Catharine Bell, Vernonia Chandra Egan, Scappoose Charleen Pruett, Clatskanie Charles & Sandy Harbison, St. Helens Charlotte Hart, Warren Cheryl Young, Mayor Columbia City Christine Braud, St. Helens Claudia Eagle, St. Helens Connie Budge, Rainer Connie Lyvinson, Clatskanie Corey Colburn, Keasey Craig Allison, Columbia City Dan Brown, Vernonia Dan Hanson, Vernonia Daniel Edinger, St. Helens Daniel Garrison, St. Helens David Crawford, Mist Patrick Gagnon, Vancouver Peter Koss, St. Helens Vincent Aarts, Portland Ray Pohl, Clatskanie Rian Piel, St. Helens Richard Fletcher, Rainier Rob Richards, Vernonia Robbie Roberts, Vancouver Robert Braud, St. Helens Robert Keyser, St. Helens Robyn Piel, St. Helens Ron Puzey, Clatskanie Sally Harrison, Vernonia Sally Jones, Clatskanie Scott Laird, Vernonia Scott Taylor, Clatskanie Sheron Abbott, Vernonia Stacy Pritchard, Rainier Steve Watson, Clatskanie Steve Weller, Vernonia Steven Reed, St. Helens Steven Sharek, Clatskanie
David Graham, Scappoose David Grant, Scappoose David Mullins, Clatskanie David Sorenson, Scappoose Deborah Hazen, Clatskanie Dena Chesney, St. Helens Dena Nelson, St. Helens Dee Wooley, Clatskanie Derek Stekhuizen, St. Helens Diane Dillard, St. Helens Diane Pohl, Clatskanie Don Schulte, Vernonia Earl Fisher, Clatskanie Earl Dean Smith, Vernonia Elsa Wooley, Clatskanie Ernie Dilley, St. Helens Frank Cioloha, Vernonia Frederick Dyson, Rainier Gary Buff, Rainier Glenn Dorschler, Scappoose Greg Brody, Clatskanie Gretchen MacComb, Vernonia Harold Nelson, St. Helens Heidi Brown, Vernonia Heidi Vaughn, Columbia City Jan Acquistapace, Clatskanie Jason Smith, Vernonia Jay Tappan, St. Helens Jeanine Dilley, St. Helens Jeff Edwards, St. Helens Jim Buxton, Vernonia Jim Tierney, Vernonia Susan Ely, Vernonia Susan Gutenberger, Rainer Tara Bamburg, Vernonia Terence Lindauer, Vernonia Terry Luttrill, St. Helens Tiffany Smith, St. Helens Toby Harris, Clatskanie Todd Beck, Warren Tony Hyde, Commissioner Vernonia Tracy Edinger, St. Helens Trent Dolyniuk, St. Helens Tyler Grant, Portland William DeJager, Birkenfeld Willow Burch, Vernonia (Partial List)
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