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Paae 6 The INDEPENDENT, April 19, 2000 Community — __________ Easter Sunrise Service scheduled Senior News By Patricia Olson the planning board for June 20th. Sign-up time is NOW. The cost of $225.00 will cover travel up and back, a room for two, and the ferry. All other ex penses will be your own re sponsibility. Call 429-4304 for further details. Vernonia’s clean-up day is April 29th. If any of you needs a chore done, you should sign up now at the Center. If you are also a volunteer for the clean Just like you, we like surpris es. Just imagine our pleasant surprise when Nellie Tipton dropped in to spend part of a day with us. It was just like old times for us, but for her, she was taken aback by all the changes in the place. She now lives in Dallas, Oregon, so we don’t get to see her very often. We have changed our fiscal year to start and end in July. I am reminded to tell you that dues are to be in soon so we can start our new year off on Community Action Team the right foot. We also are hop and the Columbia River PUD, ing for new members. Four new people joined us this have teamed up to produce a month and we want to wel new Resource Directory for come them aboard. If you are Columbia County. fifty or better, you qualify to be The Directory lists all social counted as a senior. services available to county On April 24th we are invited residents including substance to attend the five-area lunch at abuse treatment, child care the Rainier Senior Center. It services, counseling programs, will be a fun time and they education programs, emer serve a good lunch. COLCO gency services, employment will be running a van and the cost will be $5.00. There is a trip to Canada on Columbia County Public Health will offer free immuniza tions for infants at sites around Columbia County as part of a txtended training and national effort to increase the scheduled activities for indoor number of children younger and outdoor play are just two of than age two who receive vac many new rules governing cinations against preventable providers of family child care. illness. The Free Infant Immuniza The rules, in effect since April 1, are the result of a compre tion Clinic will be held in Ver hensive, year-long process by nonia on April 20, 1:30-3:00 the Oregon Child Care Division p.m., in School District Office, in cooperation with other agen cies and the public. “We needed to raise the floor on the minimum stan dards,” said Linda Stem of the Haley E. Green Russell and Kay Green Child Care Division. “We are very pleased that the Legisla have announced the adoption ture, our partners, and many of Haley Elizabeth Green. Ha ley was born March 6, 2000. providers agreed with us.” Among the additions in the She weighed seven pounds, rules is an increased emphasis five ounces and was 20 inches on training. Previously, family long. She joins siblings Melissa, child-care providers needed only to attend a two-hour Jordan and Allison at the fami overview session. Now, in ad ly home. Russell Green is general dition to the session, providers must provide proof of a current manager of West Oregon Elec certification in infant and child tric Cooperative. first aid and CPR, current food handler certification, and com Madison A. Zavales Bom to proud parents Bob pletion of two hours of training on child abuse and neglect is and Melissa Zavales, Vernonia, was Madison Anne. She was sues. Another new section pro born March 28, 2000, at Tuality vides some guidance and crite Hospital in Hillsboro. She ria regarding the kinds of pro weighed six pounds, seven grams children should have in ounces. Grandparents are Robert a family child-care home. “There have to be activities that and Debbie Makepeace of Ver- will help the children grow and develop,” Stern said. The new rules affect all in- The first of monthly trail home child-care providers cur rently registered. All providers rides by the Ridge Riders Sad must be registered with the di dle Club will be held Saturday, vision if they provide child care, April 22, at Delora Beach in other than on an occasional Seaside. The ride will start basis, to more than three chil promptly at 11:00 a.m., with a dren from more than one fami potluck to follow. This ride is ly at any one time, other than open to club members and their guests. For more informa the person's own children. Copies of the new rules may tion about the ride, call Vern or be obtained from the Oregon Beth Weaver at 503-738-8805. Child Care Division, or on the The next club meeting is Internet at www.WorkinglnOre- April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ver qon.org. up detail, your project will be free. April birthdays are as fol lows: 8th, Dick Herrold; 9th, Nor bert Pelster; 14th, Dot Yadon; 18th, Duanne Garvin; 23rd, Mary Steele, Louise Pelster. Happy Birthday friends. This is a beautiful month of new beginnings. Keep your sunglasses in the pocket of your raincoat. Have a Happy Easter. County resource directory printed services, health and medical services, housing services, le gal assistance, senior services, transportation services, and recreational activities. Copies of the directory are available at Community Action Team, 310 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, and the Columbia Riv er PUD, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., Deer Island. For more information, call Darlene Smith at 503-397-3511. Free in fan t im m u n izatio n clinic New state rules for child care 475 Bridge Street. It will be May 8 in Clatska nie, at a time to be announced, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 NE 5th Street. No appointments are neces sary for the Free Infant Immu nization Clinics. Parents must provide records of past immu nizations. For further informa tion call Jodi, Columbia County Public Health, 503-397-4651 or 1-800-244-4870. nonia; Barb Fulmer of Mercer Island, Wash.; Randy and Aileen Zavales of Kirkland, Wash.; and Fred Fulmer of Ver nonia. Great-grandparents are Ro bert and Doreen Chase of Kirk land, Wash. Meagan H. Smith Meagan H. Smith made her appearance February 25, 2000, at Providence St. Vin cent Medical Center in Port land. The daughter of William and Darcy Smith weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 20-1/2” long. She joins a two-year-old sis ter, Devin, at their Vernonia home. Grandparents are Velma Cathey of Laurel, Montana, Allen Cathey of Bozeman, Montana, and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Smith of Newberg. Ridge Riders piai l beach trail ride nonia library. For information on the Ridge Riders, call George Bellingham, 429-9523. The Vernonia Ministerial As sociation will host its annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 23, at 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service will be held at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, at the upper end of Bridge Street. Musicians and pastors from our local churches will partici- pate in this joyful event. The service will last approximately 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join in the Celebration of Christ’s Resurrection. If you have ques tions regarding the service or need a ride, call Vernonia Community Church, 429-6790. Get ready for a Fifth Sunday Sing The Vernonia Ministerial As sociation invites you to attend the Fifth Sunday Sing on April 30, at 6:00 p.m. The Assembly of God Church, located at 662 Jefferson, will host the commu nity sing this month. Plan now to be a part of this great community praise and worship singspiration. If you have a special song to sing, an instrument to play, or enjoy sharing a poem, you’re invited to share your talent with every one! The churches of Vernonia alternate hosting the sing whenever there is a month with five Sundays, so be watching for the next service. The Jamboree Community Service will be on Sunday, Au gust 6th. Garden Fair and Plant Sale ready beth Howley of Clackamas Community College Horticul ture Department. The Master Gardeners plant sale will feature a variety of tomato plants, perennial and annual flowers, miniature ros es, shrubbery and trees. Garden-related items for sale at the fair will include herbs, books, baskets, greeting The event will also feature cards, planters, handmade free seminars, a Master Gar soaps, local honey, mason bee dener’s Plant Clinic, and more. houses, and cut flowers and fiber crafts. The seminar beginning at 9:30 a.m. will deal with growing a prize-winning tomato. The second seminar, at 11:00 a.m., will focus on “Planning the perennial garden," with Eliza- The fourth annual Columbia County Master Gardeners’ Town & Country Garden Fair and Plant Sale will be held Sat urday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the St. Helens High School Commons. The garden fair and plant sale is free, and no registration is re quired. Train up a child. It's your responsibility. LOW COST CAR LOANS Vernonia Federal Credit Union 4 2 9 -8 0 3 1 Assembly of God 662 Jefferson Avenue Vemonia, Oregon 429-7058 Mike Jackson - Pastor Grocery shopping on-line? It’s easy—just log on to www.sentrymarkets.com then click on ValuPage for Weekly Specials Manufacturers' Specials Rebates • Contests Coupons • Recipes and much more!! The easy w a y to shop!!! Look for Randy’s Special Buys! 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