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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, August 1, 2001 Community Health News______________________ ByAudeen Wagner Senior News new sign out front and West Oregon Electric for hanging it From the Douglass Book of up!! Wisdom come the following One of our long-time mem words: “There’s 2 things that bers here at the Center won’t stink after 3 days: fish and be with us any longer. Florence company.” Actually, I seemed Akers, who was one of our very never to have forgotten that oldest seniors, has moved. We piece of “advice” from one of hope she can get plugged into my parents, so it stands to rea a new center where she is now son why, to this day, I don’t feel living. We’ll miss you, Flo too comfortable staying at rence!! someone else’s house for very We wish, also, to thank our long! But, at any rate, I can volunteers, Barbara Harmon guarantee a sweet aroma here and Lee Vaughn, here at the in Vernonia after three days of center and our volunteers at fishing and company this lunch time. We appreciate it a weekend after everyone has a lot. Don’t forget, you seniors great time at our Vernonia are most welcome to come Friendship Jamboree. down here and be a part of the The Senior Center wishes to happenings; either volunteer thank Pat Lloyd for her painting ing and or with music on time and talent in doing our Wednesdays. The senior cen ter is all about YOU!! PLEASE NOTE: The oper ating cost each week for receiving the bread and pas tries is $50. We have NOT been receiving enough dona By Karen Miller School Physicals and Immunizations: It seems early to start thinking about “back-to-school," but Providence Family Medicine-Vernonia reminds parents and stu dents that it is time NOW for that trip to the doctor’s office before school. Whether it is a physical exam necessary for sports activ ities, or preschool or follow-up immunizations or boosters, it is important to get ready early for the school year. Laura Nichols, P.A., says, “Bring your immunization records with you, so we can determine the student’s immunization status. We would appreci ate families coming in as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the school year is upon us.” New students to the district will need to have your immuniza tions updated before you can enter school. An appointment is necessary (even if you only need a shot), so call the clinic at 503- 429-9191 to get the process started. To prevent a last-minute rush, parents should take care of this requirement early. The clin ic is increasingly busy, so a scheduling problem could occur that would keep your children from entering school on the first day. Summer Safety: Paula Stover mentioned that it seems that as summer winds down, people of all ages seem to be a little less careful about out door safety. So, the clinic is focusing on “summer safety.” As you enjoy the water, hiking, organized sports, biking, or just climbing trees - kids and adults alike need to be conscious of doing all these activities safely. If you are boating or swimming, even in familiar waters, remember that in streams and lakes, the water level is much lower this year, so there might well be obstacles that weren’t there last year. Also, there will no doubt be more hot, sunny days before the summer is over. While it’s fun to show off a gorgeous tan, the medical world warns us about serious skin problems due to the sun’s rays. So use that sun screen, wear a hat, take a break from the heat now and then, drink lots of water. The message is use common sense, and enjoy the summer. And don’t become a patient because of injury or sunburn! Celebration for Mingers’ 60th Mammovan Schedule: Next mammovan day is Wednesday, August 15. Appointments are made through the local clinic. (Ladies, did you know that the older you get the more you need an annual mammogram? Over three-fourths of breast cancers diagnosed annually occur in women over 50, and a woman of 70 is almost twice as likely to develop breast cancer as a woman aged 50. So, don't put it off; call for that appointment.) WOULD YOU BUY MORE CHURCH IF YOU COULD CHARGE IT? INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ........................ 429-4304 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 ÔRfitrO OPÊNINÜ/ Saturday, August 4 th , 10am to 6pm Tree balloons, d ra w in g s a n d g iv e a w a y s/ Smarty^®^' Pants Swimming news: The Forest Grove pool has re-opened after extensive remod eling, and it is beautiful. They have added a therapy pool that is heated to 90 degrees (wonderful for water aerobics); a huge spa; new sauna; and they have remodeled the shower rooms, adding lockers (bring your own padlock), updated the showers and pri vate dressing rooms. They have also added some new classes and swim sessions. Also new is a “party room" that is ideal for birthday parties. Call the Forest Grove Aquatic center if you have any questions. Their number is 503-992-3237. tions to cover this cost. Unfor tunately, we need to announce that if we cannot match this accounts payable each week, we will have to discontinue this service. The building of our new sen ior senior center is still in progress and tentatively scheduled for 2003. The Senior Center and defi nitely the ColCo Transportation staff are glad to have Terri Bas- ka back. We love you, Terri. Friends forever!! And to all our friends: Have a fun Friendship Jamboree!! Coming up on August 8 is the annual RSVP Recognition Picnic at Trojan Park near Rainier. This is always a lot of fun so come in and sign up with ColCo. dently Used Infant, Kid, Teen and M aternity Clothing Videos, Books and fa m ily Belated Accessories 163 K. Main St., Banks Charles and Irene Minger lo ca ted in t h e n e w B an k s B u sin ess Center 303-324-7218 Charles and Irene Minger, formerly of Vernonia, recently celebrated their 60 Wedding Anniversary with family and friends in Keizer. Mr. and Mrs. Minger were married July 1, 1941, in Van- Please see page 7 The Brown Derby« fBfifi Children's Book Exchange/ Trade up to S good condition children's books each time you visit/ Bring in this ad for a f*R££ star onaf B u y S m a rt. S e ll S m a r t . S>m a r t y P a n t s . Christian Music Concert Saturday, August 4, 2001 • 3-9:00 p.m. On the lawn between Vernonia Community Church and First B aptist Church A Street between S tate and Washington Avenues MasterCard Marketers know that they can sell more of anything if the consumer can put it on a credit card. Clothes. Books. Dinner. Gasoline. Even vacations. What would happen if churches offered a credit card? Would more people attend worship services? Would more people be willing to teach a Sunday school class? Would more people get involved in outreach programs? Of course, the problem with that train of thought is that what Christianity has to offer is free. Salvation is a gift from God. It can't be paid for with good works, good intentions, or good credit. Naturally, this goes against our grain. In our society, we want to do our own thing and expect to pay our own way. Yet, as we're often reminded,"The best things in life are free." So, you won't need a credit card to ™ ™ worship with us. All we ask is that you come with a willingness to receive. N ehalem V alley B ibll C hurch 500 CMSORHU M, VHMOMU * 5O)-«9-5i?8 * PASTOR KRW UMK awwm «HIM 111» VBMMU HUD inn MUM Praise Band 3 -3 :3 0 • M ystery Sand 3:45-4 Perfect Attendance 4:15-5:15 • Gene Hall 5:30-7 5oul S hot 7:30-9 Join us in Praise w ith Pop, Punk, Disco, Jazz, R & & a nd Morel
