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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, June 6, 2002 Swimming lessons may save a life Health Notes ByAudeen Wagner Graduation: This is a very exciting time for high school seniors, as they prepare to leave high school forever! Providence Family Medicine-Vernonia sends congratulations to all seniors, and en courages all graduates to celebrate in a safe and sane way. It’s true that a disturbing num ber of graduation parties end up in emer gency rooms and/or hospitals, due to alco hol and drugs. And the most shocking message regarding drink ing and drugs as a way to celebrate is that one person dies every 15 minutes as a result of an accident involving alcohol or drugs. There will be a huge party for the class of 2002 at Cedar Ridge on graduation night. It will be a drug- and alcohol-free all-night party, with all kinds of sports and activities going on nonstop from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. The list of door prizes is amazing: TV, VCR, microwave, George Forman grill, plus cash prizes and gift certificates, and more! And of course, loads of food and beverages all night long. Sue Robertson, from the parent-committee for the party, is very excit ed about this year’s party. “There have been so many generous donations from businesses and the community, and we are really looking forward to a great time,” she said. “This will be a time for these young people to get together, perhaps for the last time - a special night to remember for a long, long time." So, the message from the Vernonia Clinic to the Class of 2002: Have a wonderful graduation and please, don’t become an Emer gency Room patient! Swimming lessons will again be offered at Cedar Ridge (Lar ry Steele’s Basketball Camp), one mile north of Vernonia on Keasey Road, this summer. To ensure a space for everyone, there will be two sessions of two weeks each, plus a third one week session. Deadline extended to submit theme for marketing Vernonia Vernonia residents who missed the deadline for sub mission of a theme for the city’s marketing plan have another opportunity. During their meet ing of May 20, the Vernonia City Council extended the time for submission of marketing themes for Vernonia. The theme should be short, no more than ten words, simple and memorable; something that describes Vernonia and in vites people to visit. Suggestions may be submit ted to Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Summer fun: Bridge Street, Vernonia, Mon With school coming to a close, families will be thinking of get day through Friday, 8:00 a.m. ting out there to enjoy many summer activities. Vernonia Family to 5:00 p.m. by June 13. Medicine sees scores of patients during the summer with every thing from bee stings to injuries resulting from sports and other outdoor activities. The clinic staff hopes that people of all ages use common sense while enjoying recreation this summer. Here are a few precautions for adults as well as children. • Swim with a buddy. • Include a first aid kit/bee sting kit on outings. • Use helmets, knee and elbow pads when skating and biking. Vernonia Federal • Life jackets for boating. • Hydration-always carry plenty of drinking water. • Wear proper shoes for hiking. Credit Union • Don’t forget the sunscreen! This summer, have fun and stay healthy. 5 0 3 -4 2 9 - 803 1 LOW CO$T CAR LOANS Mammogram schedule: Open Pool Tournament Come See the New St Improved BRIDGE STREET M A L L Saturday, June 8th, 10 A M - 2 PM FEATURED BUSINESSES INCLUDE: Capricorn Palace Candles & Other Delights 503-429-0511 D M Z Business fit Tax Service Professional Tax & Bookkeeping Services 503-429-0541 Heavenly Hobbies fit Gifts Novelties, Gifts, Hobbies & Christian Supplies 503-429-0541 KT's Klutter Great Selection of Dolls & Collectibles M arie's Tropical Fish Healthy Fish, Aquariums, Equipment & More 503-429-8603 Rock Creek Studios Dance to the Music of ♦ Professional Photography at its Finest Summer Country Massage Clinic Saturday • June 8th 9 pm - 2 am 733 BRIDGE STREET, VERNONIA • 429-0606 Grand Opening/Reopening Gourmet Candy Shop 503-429-8603 Summer Fun Begin!! S ning and non-swimmers, 5 to 18 years old. Applications are available at Washington Grade School and Vernonia Head Start, and com pleted applications may be dropped off at either location. For more information, call Kim Tierney at 429-0720. O h Fudge! The Tuality Mammovan will be in Vernonia on June 19th. Call the clinic to schedule. The Lyon’s Den Probable Cause Pub & Eatery Last summer, the Columbia County Commission on Chil dren and Families funded swimming lessons for 40 chil dren, plus necessary trans portation. The commission will again offer the program this year. Priority for these “Swim- merships” will be given to be- gin- Relax under our Tender Touch *503-429-5800 GREAT FOOD BEER & WINE Join us for Refreshments SC Fun! 902 Bridge Street • Vernonia
