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june16
2016
HELP WANTED
Bridge Street Bits
By Karen Miller
Remember to stay hydrated as
hotter weather is upon us this
summer season. Don’t wait
until you feel thirsty, drink
plenty during the day.
CAREGIVERS, here is some news
for you from the latest AARP
publication: AARP Oregon is
hosting events throughout the
state this summer to listen to
the needs of the unpaid family
caregiver who shoulder the
stress of caring for adult loved
ones at home. Community
conversations in 12 cities will
help the state office establish
policy priorities regarding
respite for caregivers. Meetings
are scheduled in Albany,
Rosebug, Lincoln City, Eugene,
Medford, Salem, Bend, Burns,
Pendleton, Beaverton-June 21,
Portland-June 28, and Astoria-
June 29. Go online at aarp.org/
or. for information on times and
locations.
AS A MATTER OF INTEREST for
you seniors who want to get
out and about: The Scappoose
Senior Center has a bus and
Director Julie said to send her
some day trip suggestions and
yes, we can join in. Call me with
any ideas you might have or if
you are interested in hitching
a ride over. Karen at (503) 429-
0273. I will put you on my
senior travel list.
THANK YOU for your donations
to the Vernonia Senior Center
to help offset costs for Meals
on Wheels and senior meals
in the community restaurants.
Please come in and see Wendy
on Mondays at our office at
the Bargains on Bridge Street
building if you are interested in
learning more about what we
offer in our meals programs.
Wendy’s number is (503) 467-
1635
SCAPPOOSE Senior Center
is having a Gardenfest and
Craftfest August 20 th … Fresh
produce picked from their local
gardens—plants—etc. Inside,
craft surprises. Maybe a few
cars from here could go over.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS for July
20-24 for the Columbia County
Fair and Rodeo. Claudia Oblack
is Vernonia My Fair Lady court
representative. Every year a bus
is sent over for a free ride for
seniors on Senior Citizen Day.
This year it’s Wednesday, July
20. A sign up sheet will become
available at the Bargains on
Bridge Street store.
DIABETES HEALTH GUIDE
booklets are available at Heather
Johnson’s office at the Learning
Center. Call her for any seniors
needs and concerns. (503) 366-
6542. She will be glad to assist
you.
9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPE-
CIALIST
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications
District (C911CD) is conducting a
hiring process for full-time Com-
munications Specialists. Log on to
www.columbia911.com and click
on ‘Careers’. For any questions call
503-366-6976.
HOME FOR SALE
1997 Skyline manufactured home
located at 1105 Riverside Dr. #12.
4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,522 sq.ft.
of living space. Interior completely
updated with new doors and trim,
new carpet, laminate and vinyl
flooring. New paint, sinks and toilets.
Appliances are included. Call to
view the home (503) 720-0738.
Price: $42,000
COLUMBIA COUNTY LEGAL AID
services are just a phone call
away at (503) 397-1628. St.
Helens.
SENIOR SIGN OFF: Said the salty
gentleman on his 100 th birthday:
“If I had known I was going to
live this long, I would have taken
better care of myself.”
Remember, drink your water!
See ya’ around town.
Vernonia Senior Center • 939 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912
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Summer
Treasure Hunt
at the Rusty Nail & The Annex
Come in and search for
10 hidden gift certificates
worth $ 10- $ 25 each
Mention
this ad
for 10 %
off any
purchase
in either
store
Stop in and see
all our other
treasures
Must be 18+ to participate
One gift certificate per person per visit
THE RUSTY NAIL
805 Bridge Street
503-528-4957
THE RUSTY NAIL ANNEX
725 Bridge Street