By Jacqueline Ramsay
B yA udeen Wagner
Scabies Update:
As we reported
before, scabies has attacked the community,
and is causing lots of itchy discomfort, espe
cially among children. This highly contagious
disease is still on a runaway course through
local schools and families. Here’s some
more information which may be helpful in
getting rid of these pesky little mites.
Home Care: It is very important that the
whole family gets treated if scabies is diagnosed in one member
of the family. The clinic will advise as to the most effective lotion
or cream to use. The medicine should be applied over every
square inch of the body below the neck. This should be followed
in eight hours by a bath to remove the cream or lotion. (For
severe rashes, repeat the treatment once, one week later.)
Itching: The itching and rash may last for two to three weeks
after treatment. The itch can be helped by frequent cool baths
without use of soap, followed by 0.5% hydrocortisone cream,
which you can get without a prescription. Children can return to
school after one treatment with scabies medicine.
Family contacts: Scabies is highly contagious. The symptoms
take 30 days to develop after exposure. Therefore, everyone liv
ing in the house should be treated promptly after a family member
is diagnosed with scabies.
Cleaning the House: If scabies has presented itself in your
household, it is time to do some serious cleaning! Machine wash
all of the patient’s sheets, pillowcases, underwear, pajamas and
recently worn clothing. Give mattresses a thorough vacuuming.
Blankets may be stored away for three days - scabies cannot live
outside the human body for more than three days.
Providence Family Medicine can certainly help families through
this frustrating time. Do not hesitate to call the clinic if you have
questions.
Influenza Prevention:
Hopefully, this year’s “flu sea
son” is coming to a close. In the meantime, the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) has come out with some new infor
mation about use of flu vaccine in the future.
Children: The CDC is now encouraging flu shots for children
ages 6 months to 23 months, a group not previously on the rec
ommended list for flu shots. Current guidelines suggest shots for
chronically ill and pregnant women, as well as older people and
workers who come in contact with the public every day.
Timing: Beginning next flu season, the advisory panel will also
encourage people at lower risk for flu to wait until November to get
their shots. Higher risk patients should receive their shots in Octo
ber.
The Clinic encourages all patients, and parents of infants espe
cially, to make note of these changes in flu shot recommenda
tions, and to keep them in mind for the next flu season. The CDC
also reported that flu kills up to 20,000 Americans each year, so
this may be very important information!
Gump, Tatman win in WGS drawing
Shirley Gump, from Timber,
was the winner of a horse raf
fled off to help support basket
ball for junior high school girls
at Washington Grade School in
Vernonia.
The winner of a cord of fire
wood that was also raffled, was
Marilyn Tatman of Vernonia—
who had donated the horse for
the drawing!
The drawing was held at the
girls’ last home basketball
game. The girls’ efforts were
also assisted by the Vernonia
Booster Club.
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A n d
the rains
are
still
c o m in g ,
but it is
w a rm e r,
som e-
times.
W e ’ ve
had several sunny, windy days,
walking the dogs at the lake.
Lots of Moms, Dads, kids and
their dogs, too.
If you haven’t heard the
news, our new Monday, Wed
nesday and Friday cook is
Jamie Peura, who was here
before, after Larry Bays (for
those who follow our cook
saga), but retired after a spell
to stay home and raise her
young family. They are in their
teens now. She’s happy to be
back, and we're happy to have
her.
Carol Davis is cooking for
the Tuesday/Thursday club.
Thanks, again, to those who
added donations of cash and
products in February. Especial
ly to Jim Brunsman for the
fresh frozen fish. We are enjoy
ing it very much.
If you aren’t eating with us
five days a week (Tuesday/
Thursday), you are missing
some good cookin’. Give it a
thought and come in.
Thanks to JoAnne and Lor
raine for filling in during a bad
time. Also, thank you, Neil Van-
dehey, for the many repairs in
the building (doors, floors, etc.).
Notice, we are getting a roof on
our back stoop, thanks to Mr.
and Mrs. McCoy.
Sorry I didn’t see you at the
last City Council meeting on
February 19 (18 was a holi
day). Mark this down: March 18
is when the garbage franchise
is going to be discussed at a
public meeting and probably
finalized - no show, no com
plaining - huh.
Several other good topics
Volunteers will “Make Vernonia
Shine” on annual clean-up day
Plans are underway for the
annual “Make Vernonia Shine”
clean-up day. This year’s effort
is scheduled for Saturday, April
20.
‘We know, already, that we
are in need of lots of weed
eaters and brush cutters to do
some clearing of blackberry
bushes, etc.,” said Donna
Webb of Vernonia Pride, which
coordinates the event. “We
also have painting projects,
bark dust spreading, landscape
planting/design, and more.”
Everyone, especially groups
that want to work together, is
encouraged to register early.
As always, there will be lunch
after the event for everyone
who helped. The meal is free,
but donations will be gladly
accepted.
’Because of the people who
care about their community and
turn out to help, Vernonia Pride
anticipates another successful
event. For further information,
or to sign up early, call Webb at
503-429-5201.
INFORMATION NUMBERS
COLCO Transportation
........................ 429-4304
Senior Advocate.. 429-9112
Senior Center..... 429-3912
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Refresher
driving
class for seniors
A 55 Alive Mature Driving
class is scheduled for March
18 and 19 from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. at the Natal Grange
Hall, 67425 Nehalem Hwy N.
This is a refresher course for
older drivers and will cover
such things as vision changes,
physical changes and prob
lems in reaction time.
Oregon law states that a dis
count on insurance is available
for attending this class.
The cost for the class is
$10.00. To register, call Ruth
Bell at 503-429-4949.
were brought up.
Words from Willie:
2002 dues are due.
Someone left a Chevrolet
key and door control in a bag of
clothes brought in to the center
in February. Contact Willie if
they are yours.
A collector Barbie drawing is
taking place at the Mother’s
Day Lunch on May 10. $1.00
per chance.
Calendar for March:
Business meeting cancelled.
Officers out of town.
Dr. Ares - March 8 - 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Lunch Golden
Oldies - March 13.
5 Area Luncheon in Rainier -
March 25.
Doll Club - March 26 at 1:00
p.m.
March 27 - Come sign up for
Lunch - Hat parade and fashion
show of what’s new in the
Thrift Store. Join in the fun - fix
up a hat and be there.
Notice: The Thrift shop will
be open on Saturdays from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting
March 9. The last Saturday of
each month will be a half price
sale.
From the Senior Advocate:
Call my office at 503-429-
9112 for any senior needs,
questions or concerns. Thank
you, Karen Miller.
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