There is only one word to
describe the atmosphere here
at the center these past few
days: HOT! I know we have
needed rain, but, oh how these
days have brought out motiva
tion to get our legs moving; not
so much in the garden; more
like the dance floor! Come
down and join us on Wednes
days for socializing with food,
fun and music. We were de
lighted to have seniors from the
Forest Grove Center join us
last week.
I did have a good time on my
week to the Washington D.C.
area in April. Always fun to vis
it my old stomping grounds and
reminisce (It’s great to know I
have a champion speller editor;
I can slaughter all the words I
want and that is one of them
she can correct!).
You know I never fly without
a package of Big Red gum. I
recall on one flight to Denver,
years ago, the stewardess
came on the intercom an-
woke up instantly. The race
was on! I remember most of
the items: One was a picture of
yourself and a pet, which I had,
a paper clip, which some col
lege-age kid with a briefcase
slipped to me across the aisle,
but the clincher was a package
of Big Red gum, which is still
my favorite! I felt a little sheep
ish when I found out my lone
competitor was a little kid in the
back of the plane - a fact my
teenage son felt compelled to
bring to my attention. The
prize? An airline hat that, yes,
would’ve looked better on him.
But, hey, I won fair and square.
June 15 - The Golden
Oldies (we consider them our
folks) will be playing at the Ver
nonia Grange Dance. Good
music, nice folks; call for the
time!
June 25 - Five Area lunch
eon at Clatskanie. We will be
taking a van over. Sign up and
come along.
July 1 - Attention! The posi
tions of Director and Vice
Chairman of the Senior Center
will be voted upon. If you are
interested, please call Willie
Brewer at the center, 429-
3912.
Our Craft $ Boutique is hav
Speaking of games, come ing a Half-Price Sale. Also, a
on down Thursdays and be a 50 cent bag sale on unmarked
part of the fun with free bingo clothing.
and prizes! See ya then!
Mark these dates!:
June 13 - Father’s Day
Lunch. Please sign up before
hand to be assured a meal, as
we are operating on a tight
INFORMATION NUMBERS
COLCO Transportation
........................ 429-4304
Senior Advocate.. 429-9112
Senior Center..... 429-3912
New Personnel: Paula Stover has been hired by Providence
Family Medicine-Vernonia as a permanent part-time employee,
working 20 hours/week and sharing the duties at the front desk
with Sue East.
Paula and her husband, Loren, and two daughters, have lived
in Vernonia for about 10 years. She loves the rural life of a small
town, and feels that the people here really care about each other.
This attitude carries over to her feelings about her position at the
clinic.
With some college credits behind her in general studies, Paula
is now taking correspondence courses, working toward a Medical
Assistant certificate. “I feel that the more I know about the med
ical field, the better I can help our patients,” she says, “just being
familiar with medical terminology is a big plus." She really enjoys
learning, and her aspirations lean toward eventually studying to
be a Physician’s Assistant. She loves working for the Providence
system, and especially the staff at the local clinic. Her work expe
rience includes working in a family practice clinic, and in a drug
store as a pharmacy tech.
Paula loves tooling around town in her pride and joy, a light
blue 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser. She also raises birds as a hobby,
and has a cockatoo and a cockatiel. In her spare time she enjoys
reading, and is an accomplished calligrapher.
We welcome Paula to the clinic. Her upbeat personality and
warm smile are a great addition to the Vernonia Clinic.
A Message for High School Graduates: Congratulations!! The
Clinic hopes that you have a wonderful, fun, safe celebration of
this important accomplishment. National statistics show that one
person dies every fifteen minutes as a result of an accident
involving alcohol or drugs. The message is loud and clear for
people of any age: If you drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t drive.
And, don't ride with anyone who does!!
A huge all-night party is planned for the Class of 2001 at VHS.
It is a drug- and alcohol-free event that is not only safe and sane,
but loads of fun. Lani Vandehey, one of the parent-organizers,
says this year’s party will be a huge success, with prizes and gifts
that are exceptional, food, games, sports, and much more!
“Thanks to many generous sponsors, this year’s senior party will
be absolutely super,” Lani said. She encourages every single
graduate to take part. “We hope that parents will strongly encour
age their seniors to celebrate graduation in this safe environ
ment,” Lani added.
So, seniors, this is the message from the Vernonia Clinic:
Have a wonderful graduation, and please, don’t become an
Emergency Room patient — or, as the Grim Reaper would say,
“A name on a tombstone.”
Mammogram Van: The next trip to Vernonia for the
Mammovan will be June 20. Call 503-429-9191 to make an
appointment.
Vacation Bible School scheduled
Frank and Liz Serafin were recipients of Vernonia Pride’ s first Yard of the Month award. The
yard of the Serafin’s home, at 258 Bridge Street, is a model of eye-pleasing color and design,
from well-established rhododendrons and azaleas to colorful hanging baskets and a well-
cared for lawn.
“Helping Hands” is easy way to help Vernonia Cares
Helping
Hands coupdn
Many people who would like leaving Vernonia Cares in
books
are
available
by calling
to make a $15 or $30 donation June, “when, many times in the
to Vernonia Cares, can’t afford past, we have been forced to Vernonia Cares at (503) 429-
to do so in a lump sum. For that look at closing the doors due to 1414; leave a message with
your name, address and phone
reason, the local emergency lack of funding.
number and arrangements will
food service has started “Help
be made.
ing Hands," a coupon book that
“If enough community mem
provides an easy way to make
bers join Helping Hands, the
a monthly, tax deductible dona food bank will be able to feed
tion in any amount - $1, $5,
needy families without financial
$10 or more - as the donor emergencies between the
chooses.
scheduled allocations of United
The organization’s directors
Way donations,” Edgar said.
C lo th in g fo r th e
hope that Helping Hands will
Entire Family
help stabilize Vernonia Cares’
Linens • Decor • CDs
financial status through regular,
monthly donations. Again this
Books • Toys • Notions
year, it was forced to ask Unit
and Much More
ed Way for an early allocation
of funds in order to maintain
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operations until the Business
ThiINDEPENDENT
Expo fund raiser is complete.
Open 1 0 -5 Tues-Sat
429-9410
“United Way has been a life
831 Bridge, Vernonia
saver for the food bank," said
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725 Bridgi St.,Vernonia
Director Lisa Edgar, who will be
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The annual Vacation Bible
School at the Vernonia Christ
ian Church will be held June 18
through 23 from 9:00 a.m. to
noon.
Horns blaring, light flashing,
and wailing sirens all signal
the theme “Jesus to the Res
cue!!” Action, adventure and
days packed with fantastic
Bible lessons, fun, excitement,
great games, creative crafts,
and yummy treats for all await
the children, while they learn to
be alert to God’s message, and
to be full of courage and char
acter in facing a challenging
world and more.
For more information, call
Ina Bateman at 503-429-3324
or Alethea Graham at 503-429-
6551.
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