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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, January 19, 2000 ■ -— Senior News By Patricia Olson Do you know what the thing is that I like least about snow? The “after the storm stops” thing. Brown, muddy snow residual. Mucky carpets and porches, the constant drip-drip as everything thaws. I must ad mit, however, that the freshly fallen snow was beautiful. Most of all, my yard looked as good as my neighbor’s. We are back on a regular schedule, weather permitting. We want to remind you that if weather closes the schools, we are also closed. We are still without our cook. The flu hit her really hard, and we want her completely well before she tries to come back. The two men that had Christmas coronaries are both home and doing well. In the same line of thought, it has been stated that we should not report hospital stays. People of shady character may find that a S aturday N ight service starting At last, a new service for those who have not given up on God...but who have given up on church. Saturday night, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. you will want to attend the First Baptist Church’s praise and worship service designed specifically with you in mind. Pastor John Cahill, inspired by Rick Warren’s best selling book, “The Purpose Driven Church” is prayerfully seeking God’s direction to tailor a church whose program is total ly decided by the needs of those attending. This “Seeker Sensitive” approach targets be lievers who are unchurched for whatever reason and unbeliev ers who are honestly seeking answers to God’s plan for their lives. Glenn Hughes and a praise team will lead music. The dress is casual, and child care will be provided. First Baptist Church is located on the corner of “A” Street and Washington Av enue, in Vernonia. For further information, call 429-1161. Consider this notice a per sonal invitation to our first Sat urday night service. If you don’t have a church home, give us a try. Vitamins etc. Mon 10-4 Tu-Fri 10-5:30 Sat. 10-2 Flu Season is Here! Let us help you stay healthy! 2034 COLUMBIA BLVD. ST. HELENS • 397-4728 — — — 1 ■-------------------- Singers, actors needed for drama O ’ convenient time to rob the house of the patient. I feel I am expected to report any Senior news I am made aware of. However, if it will help, I will de lay the news one issue to give the patient time to return home or arrange for someone to watch his house. During all the remodeling and changing of things, we have lost the birthday calendar. We have retrieved all we had except February. If you want your birthday listed, and have a February birthday, will you call 429-3912 and tell us? The birthdays for January are: 1st - Terri Baska; 6th - Lin da Miller; 14th - Grace Miller; 15th - Barb Franz; 16th - Ora George, Marylou Harman; 20th - Pat Olson; 28th - Mary Dopp- ke, Alan Russell. We had a very productive business meeting under the leadership of new chairman, Fred Oviatt. Our future is look ing quite promising. Keep an eye on us. We think you will like the changes. We want to express our sympathy to Necia DeWitt on the loss of her husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If the lady who wanted to learn Spanish would come in to the Senior Center, we found the book she was looking for,, plus some learning video tapes. Our many volunteers help keep this the kind of place that it is. We always can use extra hands, whether to work or play. Maybe just come chat or shop. You can’t have too many friends, can you? Meyer grant will aid Scout Cabin The Meyer Memorial Trust has approved a grant applica tion by the Friends of the Scout Cabin for $8,300 toward com pletion of the rehabilitation pro ject. The funds will be used to purchase tables and chairs for the main room, kitchen equip ment, deck furniture, and land scaping materials. “We are really grateful for the help,” said Shirlee Daugh try, president of Friends of the Scout Cabin, “The support of organizations like the Meyer Memorial Trust gives us a real boost.” Special advocates needed for kids CASA of Columbia County is seeking local volunteers to speak for children who are in the court system due to abuse or neglect. Volunteers do not need any legal or special back ground. The most important qualifications are common sense, objectivity and the abili ty to work with others. CASA, (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a nation wide program in which more than 40,000 people participate on behalf of hundreds of thou sands of children. According to Columbia County CASA pro gram director Patrick Birkle, there are nearly sixty children in Columbia County in need of the services of a CASA volun teer, while there is only one ac tive CASA volunteer in the county. Training for new volunteers will be held in early 2000. The 40 hours of training includes classroom sessions, interviews with CASA staff and observa tion of courtroom procedures. Volunteers undergo a criminal background check, take an oath of confidentiality and are sworn in by a judge. CASAs •can expect to spend 10-15 hours a month on a case. CASAs are parents, grandpar ents or just a person con cerned with the welfare of chil dren. Mam' CASAs hold full time jobs. All make a difference in the lives of abused and neg lected children. Columbia County CASA is funded by the Columbia Coun ty Commission on Children and Families. To volunteer or for more information about Co lumbia County CASA, call Patrick Birkle at (503) 397- 4988. VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC V n Rabies Special Easter will be here before you know it, and the Vernonia community choir has begun practicing for the annual Easter Cantata (a musical drama). Choir practices are on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on the corner of “A” and Wash ington. We especially need tenors and basses, and there are a few acting parts that don’t require singing talents. If you would like more information, call Lynda Cahill at 429-1161 or Tammy Smith, 429-4023. Benefit auction for Vernonia Cares An auction to benefit Ver nonia Cares Food Bank will be a bargain hunter’s heaven, with many nice items. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at 627 Adams Ave. (behind West Oregon Electric). Registration and viewing will begin at 5:00 pm, with the auc tion starting at 6:00 pm. Anyone wanting to make do nations for the auction may take items in salable condition to Vernonia Cares between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tues days and Thursdays, or call Lisa 429-4013 or Kelley 429- 7026 to make other arrange ments. The value of your dona tions will be tax deductible. Clothing will not be accept- Letters ed. Some articles may be ac cepted on a 25-percent con signment basis. Concessions will be avail able thanks to LEAP (Loggers Educational Alternative Pro gram) students and Heidi Herb. Volunteers are needed; please call 429-1414. Wish you had an extra car and driver? Let COLCO transport you or your children to the Pool, Golf Course, Library, an appointm ent or shopping. CALL C°LCO Public Transportation for ALL From page 3 bring for us. In hopes you all enjoy your yea r 2000, best wishes. Lisa Edgar, Director Vernonia Cares Inc. C olum bia County Citizens. Our caring, courteous drivers are committed to safety. Please call 24 hours in advance. M-F 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. 1-800-GO COLCO closeout m SALE 1U-2U °O ff EVERYTHING MUST GO!! Collectibles to Fine Antiques Jan. 21-23 • Fri., Sat., Sun. • 10 - 6 859 Bridge St., Vernonia • 429-6038 ; WESTERN FAMILY ¡ W h ite o r D e c o ra te d $050 Dog or Cat Reg. $8.50-$12.50 Jan. 27th Noon - 5:00 pm LIMIT 4 WITH COUPON VALID THROUGH FEB. 1, 2000 Next to Sunnyside Cafe & Deli, 58360 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia Look for Randy’s Special Buys Incorrect dates given for the Rabies Clinic at Valley Veterinary Clinic in the January 5, 2000, issue of The INDEPENDENT, were not the fault of Valley Veterinary Clinic. The INDEPENDENT regrets the error and the resulting inconvenience for those who appeared on the incorrect dates. WESTERN UNION • MONEY ORDERS • FAX SERVICE LAMINATING • BOOKS • GREETING CARDS VIDEOS • LOTTERY GAMES Open 8 am - 9 pm Seven Days a Week - VISA & MasterCard Vernonia Sentry — 735 Jefferson Ave. * Vernonia - 429-3811 K
