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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.
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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