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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 20, 2017)
community july20 2017 13 Vernonia Dog Park Update There are plans for a new dog park to be located at the corner of Ivy Street and Highway 47/Mist Drive. Starting up a new park is a long process. We are still getting estimates on proper fencing (FEMA and City approved) and permits, and are in need of funding. There is an account set up at Wuana Credit Union if you are interested in donating cash funds to help make this project a reality. Susan Ely (r), representing the Vernonia School Bond Committee, presented a check to Vernonia School District Superintendent Aaron Miller and the Vernonia Education Foundation (VEF) at the VEF’s monthly meeting on July 11. The check, for $1,172.84, was the balance of the funds that were remaining from the School Bond campaign that resulted in the passage of the School Bond in May. Bridge Street Bits BARGAINS ON BRIDGE STREET is changing its hours of operation beginning August 1. The new store hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-3pm, closed Sundays and Mondays. VOLUNTEERS are always needed to keep this vital program going; please let Pam, our Thrift Store Manager, know if you are willing to help out occasionally – or regularly! DONATIONS are also welcome; we have an informational flyer on acceptable items or call if you have questions, (503) 429-3912. Please bring donations inside during regular business hours. The thrift store welcomes you as a shopper, too. All donations and purchases support senior services in Vernonia. Be sure to watch for special SALE signs in front of the store. SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL PICNIC will be Friday, August 18, at the picnic shed in Anderson Park starting at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served at noon with hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Senior Center. Please bring a side dish to share. We have been told that the band will be back together again, so with music and good food, it promises to be an enjoyable day. All seniors are welcome! Vernonia School Board Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. The next School Board Meeting is scheduled for August 10 at 6:00 pm in the Schools Library. FOOT CARE CLIENTS, PLEASE NOTE: For the next few months, please make your FOOT CARE appointments directly with our provider, Joyce Jossi, RN. Her telephone number is (503) 753-7745. Please leave a detailed message as she is often with other clients and unable to answer immediately. The next foot care dates continue on the last Wednesdays of the month, August 30 and September 27, unless changed by the provider. SENIOR MEAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CONTINUES In cooperation with three Vernonia restaurants - Black Iron Grill, Mariolino’s and Vernonia Subway - the Senior Center is providing daily home-delivered meals and issues donation-based certificates for in-house dining from specially designed senior menus for residents 60 and older. You may obtain the certificates first and second Mondays from 10 am to noon from the Senior Center office at 939 Bridge Street. Daily home-delivered meals are available to qualifying persons; contact Community Action Team office on Mondays at (503) 366-6584 for more information or to register. THE VERNONIA SENIOR CENTER OPERATES IN TWO LOCATIONS The Senior Center Office and the Thrift Store, “Bargains on Bridge Street,” reside in the former VCLC building at 939 Bridge Street. Board meetings and social activities such as the Friday afternoon card games are held in the American Legion Hall at 627 Adams. NEXT SENIOR CENTER BOARD MEETING is Friday, August 11, 10:00 am at the American Legion Hall/ Cares. All members are invited to attend. VERNONIA SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. 939 Bridge Street, Vernonia OR 97064 Phone: (503) 429-3912 Non-Profit Tax ID #23-7422295 Vernonia Senior Center • 939 Bridge Street • (503) 429-3912
