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The INDEPENDENT, January 16, 2002 Welooms Additions Jordan Cheyanne Walters Jordan Cheyanne Walters was born December 27, 2001, to Joseph and Jolene Walters. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. She will join a brother, Brett Elliott, at the family home in Vernonia. Grandparents are Jim and Lori Walters and Steve and Lynn Stegmann, all of Vernonia. Great-grandparents are Bunny Stegmann and Gertie Lucius, both of Solon Springs, Wise., Shirley Darling of Mil waukie, Joe and Gail Walters of Waldport and Peter and Kathy Ottoboni of Portland. Marjorie Carmen Vega-Wysong Marjorie Carmen Vega- Wysong was born December 27, 2001, to Carlos Santiago Vega-Cortes and Meghan Mar jorie Wysong of Portland. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Dick and Marjorie Wysong of Vernonia and Luis Vega and Ramona DeCarmen-Cortes of Coquim- bo, Chile. Whitley Kay Tolonen Whitley Kay Tolonen was born January 9, 2002, to Craig and Tonya Tolonen of Vernonia. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 oz., and was 19 inches long. She will join her brother, Chase, at home in Vernonia. Grandparents are Buck and Pam Ferguson of Klamath Falls and Arnold and Mary Tolonen of Vernonia. Great-grandparents are Evelyn Williams and Wayne Tolonen, both of Astoria, Lola Ferguson of Rocklin, Calif., and lone Larsen of Grass Valley, Calif. Christian group plans 1940s Swing Dance Christian Connection Min istries is sponsoring a 1940s Swing Dance at Portland State University’s Smith Memorial Ballroom on Saturday, January 19. The evening’s fun will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a swing les son, followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $10 per person ($2 off with student ID). Dress will be 1940’s era swing, or dressy. For informa tion on 1940’s fashions, see www.CCMfriends.bigstep.com The event is open to all adults and to older, responsible teens. This is a non-smoking, alcohol-free event. Singles and couples are welcome. Christian Connection Min istries is a non-denominational fellowship. For more informa tion, call Ron or Lisa Cowan in Salem at 503-856-9022. Church Directory V ernonia F oursquare C hurch A ssembly of G od Darwin Harvey, Pastor 662 Jefferson Vernonia, 503 429-4615 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry 7:45 a.m. 3rd Saturday each month V ernonia C ommunity C hurch Grant Williams, Pastor 957 State Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-6790. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children's Church w/Nursery Evening Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Nursery Care AWANA, Wednesday 3:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m. Men’s Group, Thursday 7:30 p.m. G race R eformed B aptist C hurch D.J. Dickey, Pastor Grant & North Streets Vernonia, 503 429-1919 Sunday Services: Adult Prayer & Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: All Family Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Health Notes ByAudeen Wagner Physical Therapy hours: Kristine Samuelson, Physical Therapist, is in Vernonia two days each week, and her hours have been extended. She now sees patients at the clinic from 8:00 a.m. ‘til 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Kris tine reminds us that it is not necessary to be a Providence Family Medicine - Vernonia patient in order to be seen for Physical Therapy at the clinic. All you need is an order from your doctor. The number to call for scheduling is 503-216-2004. Thank you: Providence - Vernonia extends a heartfelt thank you to all those in the community who sent cards and greetings, good wishes, and treats at Christmas time. They really appreciate these expressions of kindness from patients. Colds and Flu: That season is upon us again, and Providence Family Medi- cine-Vernonia is seeing lots of patients with sore throats, respira tory infections, and influenza. School children and adults alike can help prevent some of these winter doldrums by being very careful about personal hygiene. “Washing hands often, especially before meals, often prevents the onset of those kinds of illnesses,” says Jeanette Doherty, M.A. Mammovan schedule: Pastor Paul Pastor 850 Madison Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-1103 Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry Nursery Available Page 7 Men’s Study, Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Women’s Study, Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Youth & Kids , Thursday 7:00 p.m. F irst B aptist C hurch John Cahill, Pastor 359 “A” Street Vernonia, 503 429-1161 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Saturday, 6:00 p.m. C hurch of J esus C hrist of L atter D ay S aints Lee Knowlton, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street Vernonia, 503 429-7151 The next mammovan visit will be February 27. Scheduling for mammograms is handled at the local clinic. Call 503-429-9191 for your appointment. Christian Men’s Retreat features gospel singer, theme of revival Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School & Primary 11:20 am. Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m. S eventh D ay A dventist Kevin Reiner, Pastor, 543-2254 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. Vernonia, 503 429-8301 Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m. S t . A ugustine (C anterbury ) E piscopal C hurch Joel Stith, Pastor 410 North Street Vernonia, 503 429-6522 Widely acclaimed gospel singer Johnny Ray Watson will participate in the Columbia County Christian Men’s Retreat to be held at Larry Steele’s Sports Camp in Vernonia on February 1 and 2. All men are welcome. The theme for the weekend is “It’s Time for Revival.” Pastor Grant Williams of Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Church Bulletin Bloopers Mass Schedule Sunday 12 Noon Every Wednesday: Ladies' Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Family Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Sunday 10:30 a.m. Women's Fellowship, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Barbara remains in the hos pital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack’s sermons. N ehalem V a lley B ible C hurch Jerry James, Pastor 500 California Ave Vernonia, 503 429-5378 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Nursery available Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. S t . M ary ' s C atholic C hurch Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis 960 Missouri Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-8841 The Rev. Robert Grafe, Pastor 375 North St. (Vernonia Grange Hall) Vernonia, 503 429-3700 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. F irst C hristian C hurch Vernonia Community Church will be the featured speaker. Watson has performed in hundreds of churches, athletic stadiums, convention centers, schools and crusades. He has also been featured by some of America’s best-known min istries, including the Billy Gra ham Crusades, the Profession al Athletes Outreach, the Amer icans for Jesus rallies and the Moody Bible Institute. Watson and his family live in Austin, Texas. Retreat registration is $45 per person. For more informa tion, call 503-397-1561 or 503- 429-6790.
