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may21
2015
Natural Path to Health: Hydrotherapy
By Dr. Carol McIntyre
Water therapy is one of the most natural treat-
ments we have beyond clean air, sun and the plants; all
beloved universal gifts. Hydrotherapy has been used for
centuries to treat many types of disease but was made
most popular by Father Sebastian Kneipp (1824-1897).
Father Kneipp practiced Nature Cure using water, sun,
clean air, herbs and exercise to treat many thousands
of people. He gave lectures in which people from all
around the world would attend and was ultimately
coined “the world’s most famous Nature doctor.”
Do these treatment modalities sound familiar
to you? I too use these and other modalities in my prac-
tice. What I want to remind you of is to never forget
the basic pieces of life that are the most healing. As
above… water, sun, clean air, herbs and exercise most
certainly qualify as basic treatment modalities.
Warming socks, a.k.a. wet socks, is something
I often recommend to my patients for a variety of rea-
sons. It is helpful to increase systemic circulation, re-
duce fever, drain sinuses, relieve headache and reduce
any type of systemic infection. It is a simple yet amaz-
ing modality that is virtually cost free, beyond the need
for two pairs of socks.
You can also do alternating hot/cold water
therapy when you are bathing or in the shower. If you
shower on a daily basis, end with a cold rinse. This
shunts the blood back to the internal organs rather than
leaving it circulating in the more superficial layers of
muscles and skin, promoting better internal circulation
overall. Try alternating back and forth toward the end
of the shower a few times. The feeling is invigorating.
Sits baths are very therapeutic for any type of
pelvic complaint, gastrointestinal disorders, etc. These
are obviously more involved because you need proper
City Department Updates
equipment such as two tubs and the ability to move be-
tween them accordingly. There are also other types of
hydrotherapy which include use of sine wave therapy
in conjunction with water therapy such as constitution-
al hydrotherapy. Another type is the hot fomentation in
which you are wrapped in warm blankets, heated and
then scrubbed down with a cold cloth. This process is
repeated multiple times during the treatment. These
types of hydrotherapy would be conducted in a facility
that specifically offered them.
I urge you to begin using hydrotherapy on your
own. Start small with a cool rinse at the end of your
shower. Wear wet socks to bed every night to increase
your circulation naturally. Explore and have fun with it.
And yes, drink more water. As always. I have handouts
on Wet sock therapy at my office, feel free to stop in
and ask for one.
Thanks for joining me! Be Well
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Parks
Library
in April 2014.
projects at Vernonia Lake.
• Parks department put picnic tables at each of
the campsites at Anderson Park.
• Parks department worked at Spencer Park
putting in the posts around the perimeter of the
park as well as stretching the cable between
the posts.
• Parks staff provided regular maintenance to
the Vernonia Lake and Anderson Park.
program information. A full page flyer with
program details, performers, and events will be
sent with the May utility bill and sent home with
all Vernonia Elementary students.
• Library Director made a presentation at the
Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, May 5, about
the upcoming Summer Reading Program. The
Lions Club generously donated $400. The
money will go towards purchasing book prizes
for all kids who finish the program.
• The library ordered a new collection of “how
to” writing books with grant money from the
State Library, Oregon Reads mini grant. Books
will first be made available at our next Writer’s
Group meeting on Thursday, May 21, 6:00 pm.
Please join us.
• Library Director went to a Grant Writing
workshop “Fundamentals of Grant Writing” in
St. Helens on Tuesday, May 12, sponsored by
the Columbia County Cultural Coalition.
• Circulation Statistics: 1,574 items were
checked out the month of April 2015. By
comparison, 1,566 items were checked out
March 2015 and 1,969 items were checked out
• New City Hall Hours are now in effect! City
Hall will be open 8 AM - 5 PM and closed daily
for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
• City Hall will be closed Monday, May 25th,
2015 in observance of Memorial Day.
• Parks department worked on beautification • Library Director is finalizing Summer Reading City Recorder/Administration
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Position: Utility Worker l
Location/Department: City of Vernonia
Public Works
Annual Salary: $31,200
Description: Position will be full time
public works utility worker l. This is a full
time position with benefits that include
health coverage, PERS, and paid leave.
This position is non-exempt, non-union.
Position will include all duties necessary
to maintain the City’s water treatment and
distribution systems, sewer treatment and
collection systems, storm water manage-
ment and streets maintenance, as well as
general duties necessary to maintain City
property. The position requires a basic
knowledge of the methods and techniques
of general construction, maintenance and
repair related to public works. Minimum
qualification for this position requires a
Class l Certification in a water or waste-
water field prior to hire or within one year
of the hire date. Preferred and desired
qualifications include a Class ll Water and
Waste water certification, backflow inspec-
tion and/or cross connection certification,
pesticide applicators license and a CDL
endorsement. Please visit our website at
vernonia-or.gov (forms & documents) for
full job description.
Interested applicants should forward
application cover letter & resume to:
Angie Handegard at City Hall or
financial@vernonia-or.gov
Application Deadline: May 31, 2015,
12:00pm
Randstad is hiring
immediately for great
jobs in the Solar Panel
Manufacturing Industry
in Hillsboro!
These positions are entry level and do not require
any experience. This is a great opportunity to get
your foot in the door into high tech manufactur-
ing. These positions are 120 day assignments with
the opportunity to get hired on full time at 90
days if meeting all expectations. We offer both
day and night shifts on a compressed work week
(12 hour shifts). Day shifts pay $10.50 an hour and
night shifts pay $11.55 an hour. Every shift will
have about 1.5 hours of overtime! Interested
applicants please contact the Randstad branch at
503-693-5265 and you will be provided a link to
the application.
Classified Ad Rates
$5/month (two issues)
Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE
FOR RENT
Newer home, 3bd, 2 bath, 1400 sq. ft.
$1100 per month, $500 security deposit.
Month to month and lease to buy options
available. Please contact 503-961-3489.
Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units
in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers -
John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accept-
ed. 503-728-2051
City Administrator
• In conversation with West Oregon Electric
management, we discovered we could buy
wood power poles for projects for $1. These
poles come in length from 5 to 40 feet. Staff
has already identified different project where
these poles could be used (lake, cemetery, and
the playground area at the New Spencer Park).
• We are working on the draft of an application
to apply for appointment to a City Council
position. Presently there is a vacancy on the
Council. It is anticipated that the position will
be advertised soon.
• We are working on a draft for a Transient
Vendor’s License to be presented to City
Council for consideration.
• In collaboration with the City Attorney we are
working on a policy that would allow the City, in
case of emergency, or potential environmental/
A Trusted Name in Funeral Service
Angel
Memorials
Headstones
2308 Pacific Ave.,
Forest Grove
503-357-2161
741 Madison Ave.,
Vernonia
503-429-6611
971-344-3110
Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt
Locally owneW in Vernonia
Serving NW Oregon
All Cemeteries AccepteW
OrWer Wrawing at no charge online
Forest Grove Memorial Chapel
503-357-3126
www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com
To sign the online guest book or to send a
condolence to the family go to
www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
Family Owned & Operated
Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary
To place an ad call: 503-367-0098
email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com
HELP WANTED
Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a and Part-Time Assistant Cook. Please
professional with 30 years experience. $25/ visit www.vernonia.k12.or.us for more info.
hr. John 503-235-8996 or 503-789-3835
Local small business looking for part-
time help, 30+ hrs/week. Retail sales/shop
mechanical work. Requires Saturday shifts,
Vernonia School District is accepting some heavy lifting, self-motivated and a fast
applications for a K-12 Life Skills Teacher, learner. Please send resume to: Employment,
K-12 Life Skills Instructional Assistants, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064
HELP WANTED
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home & Crematory
Granite Markers & Monuments
CLASSIFIED ADS
SERVICES
public health crisis to access a property and
address/stop and repair the problem.
• Because of the resignation of our City Planner,
we are exploring possibilities on how to replace
that position. We are going to advertise soon
for a Planner Position.
• City Administrator met with Steve Calhoun to
review draft for Resolution pertaining to City
opposition to LNG Oregon Pipeline Project.
• City Administrator has been contacted
about concerns on subdivision development
complaints at Knickerson Loop. The concerns
are based on infrastructure breakdown
(sidewalks) and potential lack of final inspection/
oversight that is developing in outstanding
issues (undersized culvert/drainage/flooding)
for some residents. City Administrator, Building
Inspector and PW Foreman recently visited the
site to identify outstanding issues as notified by
resident. City Administrator has contacted the
engineering company that was involved in the
development (in 2000) and is in the process
of collecting and reviewing City and County
documents to assess full compliance with any
and all rules, regulations and final inspection.
HELP WANTED
Immediate Opening for Park Host at
Anderson Park, Vernonia OR. Please visit
vernonia-or.gov for information.
WANTED
I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical in-
struments. Call John 503-235-8996 or 503-
789-3835
