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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
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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-
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