Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 2000)
Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, February 16, 2000 By Patricia Olson We have been doing spring cleaning at our Center. I think there will be a spring clearance sale coming up soon. Watch for further announcements. It seems others are spring clean ing as well and we are the hap py recipients of lots of their good stuff. We’d love to pass it along to you. We have a “Help Wanted” ad! We need someone to do Meals On Wheels five days a week. It takes about 45 min utes a day, and is basically vol unteer. There is a small stipend to cover fuel expense. Another need is for someone to bring the bread and produce from the food bank in Washington County, twice a week. This is needed until about April first, or possibly longer. There is a small pay involved. This may be resolved by the time this is sue goes to print, but call any way, as a back-up person would be very nice to have. We are very grateful for the load of wood that was deliv ered to us. We have had a small supply all winter, and are thankful that it has been a mild one. If you lost a watch at the Center early in February, please call and describe it to Willie. We may have the one that was yours. It was found in the dining room, so no doubt belongs to someone who ate with us. We would be pleased to put it back in your posses sion again. COLCO has announced that there may be a slight price hike in the near future, but is waiting for further confirmation from the county office. They will con tinue to be closed for school holidays; however, the Center will remain open for all but ma jor holidays. We hope this will make it easier for working peo ple and students to shop. Louise has not been in to quilt for several weeks, and Faith has held down the quilt ing chores all by herself. Won’t you come in and at least visit with her while she stitches? Jac has a couple of students in her crochet class and they are doing a fine job. The band entertains us each Wednesday afternoon. If you come in for lunch, you can enjoy their tal ents. The Thursday games sometimes go on until 5:00 pm as they munch, sip and bid to their hearts’ content. You can too, if you’d like. There is no charge. We are hoping to raise funds for new carpet and a heating system. All donations are ap preciated and are for a good cause. Elderly catch cold easi er, and a drafty floor isn’t a good thing to have. There will be fund-raisers coming up soon. Don’t pick up that spade yet, it’s too early, but try to enjoy the scraps of sunshine we have. Happy Spring! Lincoln School seeking community help for projects Lincoln Grade school is ask ing the community for support for two collection drives -- recy cling plastic milk jugs and sav ing labels from Campbell’s products. The school that recycles the most milk jugs in the Recycle and Win Contest gets a great discount on material, plus free freight, on a Rainbow plastic play structure. Milk jugs will be collected through April 15. Be fore recycling milk jugs, dis pose of all bottle caps, rinse thoroughly, flatten and count. C h i l d s u p p o rt scholarships Child Support For Children is offering four $1000 scholar ships to graduating students across the state who wish to further their education, but are having difficulty doing so due to non-payment of child support. These scholarships may be used to attend any accredited four-year college or university, two-year community college, or vocational/ trade school. The funds, which may be used for tuition, books and/or on-cam pus room and board, are paid directly to the college, and are not renewable beyond the freshman year. Students interested in apply ing should contact their high school counselors. All applica tions must be received no later than April 1,2000. Child Support For Children is a statewide non-profit organ ization which deals with the is sues of child support through education and advocacy. The organization is beginning its sixth year of advocacy. Busi nesses and individuals inter ested in making a tax de ductible contribution may con tact Barbara Hansen, Execu tive Director, at (503) 622- 3588. Pre-counted jugs may then be taken to the garbage transfer station on Feb. 26, Mar. 11 and 25, and April 8. Jugs may also be taken at any time to the parking area behind the old City Hall, or the enclosed yard behind Vernonia Cares. The Labels for Education collection drive is ongoing, and allows the school to earn free educational and athletic equip ment. Community involvement is needed in order for this pro gram to benefit the school. Look for reminder symbols on eligible Campbell products. La bels, lids and UPC symbols may be deposited into collec tion containers at Vernonia Sentry Market, Vernonia Senior Center and Vernonia 76. For more information on how to participate in one or both collection drives for LGS, call Yvette at 429-2016. Scouts annual Good Will project Vernonia’s Cub Scout Pack 201 and Boy Scout Troop 201 will be delivering Goodwill Good Turn bags to each household within the city limits of Vernonia on Saturday, Feb ruary 26. As stated on the bags, the Scouts will collect filled bags on the following Saturday, March 4, after 10:00 am. The community is asked to donate useable clothing and shoes, and to please leave the bags on their front porch for pickup. If you live outside the city limits or do not receive a bag, there will be some available at The INDEPENDENT office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will be asked to leave your name, address and phone number so the scouts can lo cate your donations. This activity is part of a na tionwide program, and has lo cal impact. Articles collected during this drive will be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vernonia for distribution to lo cal families in need. ByAudeen Wagner Water Aerobics for Arthritis: We have learned about a wonderful program for arthritics, called Arthritis Aquatics, at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center. It is a session of exercises in the water, designed especially for people (of all ages!) who have arthritis. Participants are led through a series of exercises in the heated pool, where the buoyancy and resistance of the water work to improve joint flexibility. No previous swimming skills are required. The exercises are low-impact movements, and partici pants are encourages “go at your own pace” so as not to over stress muscles and joints. Judging from the comments of people in the class, most of whom have been in it for a while, it is help ing them immeasurably to feel stronger, more mobile, and more energetic. “This is a fun, effective way to get the exercise we need. I high ly recommend this for our patients,” said Laura Nichols, P.A., at Providence Family Medicine-Vernonia. Schedule for the classes is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. By the way, there is also a similar program for all adults, which is the same idea but much more strenuous, I'm sure. To check it out, call the Forest Grove Aquatic Center at 992-3238. Or just show up— the first class is free! Mammovan Schedule: Next visit March 15. Call the clin ic, 429-9191, to schedule. Good response to flouride program Since January 31, Vernonia kindergarten through sixth grade students have had the opportunity to participate in a voluntary supplemental fluoride tablet program at school. Par ticipation, according to the Ore gon Health Division, is usually around 40 percent of the eligi ble students in school districts throughout Oregon. Vernonia parents have obvi ously seen the need to help control dental disease in their children, and the record shows that 80 percent of local stu dents are taking part in the King Fluoride Program. “The administration, teach ers and parents are to be con gratulated,” said local dental hygienist Pat Stacklie. Any parent wanting up-to- date information regarding the safety of fluoride usage may contact the office of Dr. Scott vanDyken, D.M.D., 429-2675. Get ready to bid at benefit auction This year’s Vernonia Cares Benefit Auction will be held Saturday, March 4, with auc tioneer Bill Yeo. There will be many wonderful treasures, both old and new, for your bid ding pleasure. Registration is from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, with the auction be ginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. at Vernonia Cares, 627 Adams Ave., behind West Oregon Electric Cooperative. Among the many items are furniture, knick knacks, chick ens (!) and much, much more. There will be gift certificates from The Hair Parlour and Sun nyside Cafe, and a kid’s Suzu ki 4-wheeler (used but runs good). If you would like to do nate items, call 429-1414 or 429-4013 and ask for Lisa, or phone Kelley at 429-7026. Items will also be accepted on consignment for 25 percent. Child Safety Program Feb. 19, 2000 9:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m. Q Vernonia Fire Station 555 E. Bridge Street © Conducted by Vernonia Police Dept. , CD ¿3 and Vernonia Volunteer Ambulance Association G '■c G
