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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, August 15, 2002 and self, but the town was still Aaahhh.. rocking after 4 p.m. as I was the 2002 creeping through town. Speak Vernonia ing of rocking, I didn’t know you Jamboree could boogie on a skate board is in the on the edge of the curb on the book. Rock Creek Bridge, but a T h e young fellow tried it in front of p a n me, arms and legs flailing in the cakes, air, on the street, on the curb, bacon, all at the same time trying to served by stay on the skateboard. I hope sausage and e was filling he scared himself as much as the Sweet Adeli and delicious. The parade was he scared me when I hit my very good. Many beautiful hors brakes. Yes, I missed him or he es and good looking cars, missed me. trucks and floats. I heard from By now, the triple A meeting visiting folk that our parade was with Betsy Johnson is over. I better than their home towns missed that too, working else and that our fishing derby for where with seniors. Understand the kids was the best. Over 100 it was well attended and inform entries this year. Lots of fun for ative. Also, she presented, as a young and old. gift to the center, one dressed, The car show was a sight to packaged and ready to use see - wow! Brought back mem porker. Thank you, Betsy. It is ories and made you dream. very much appreciated and will Sunday, the only music I got be put to many a good meal. to attend was the Community The RSVP picnic at Trojan Church service. If you missed Park is over, also. it, you were the loser. The mes Still to come: sage in song, some contempo Aug. 17 - Anderson Park - rary and several up-beat praise Vernonia Cares Fun Run. songs for young and old alike. Starts at 8:00 a.m. (registra Wendy Olson has a beautiful tion). All over by about 11:00 voice and should go as far as a.m. Come watch, enjoy the she wants with her career in the day. gospel field. Aug. 18 - Old Timers Picnic I did not get to the logging Remember, your County show this year. I was busy mak Museum is open 1:00 to 4:00 ing banana bread for seniors p.m. each Friday, Saturday and By Jacqueline Ramsay Sunday. A couple of hellos from Mar que Cares in Forest Grove - Jack Hacksma is back to his cane. His wheel chair sits in the corner. If you recall “Images in Wood", Don Whitchurch sends his hellos to you. He has many of his handiworks in his room, neat to look at and remember when. What’s coming in the future: Before you blink, school will be back in session. Labor Day will be over and fall will be here. Daylight savings time will end and Halloween will be here. Elections are coming, Thanks giving will be upon us and the Christmas bazaar will be here. We will have ours at home again this year (at the center). Sunny days, chilly nights. Makes for a good time to curl up with a good book. Check your local library. I forgot. Grandparents day is Sept. 8. Remember yours. From Senior Advocate Karen Miller: Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m., a legal and financial seminar for families with Alzheimers will be held at the Columbia Technology Center, 315 South 18th Street in St. Helens. Call 1-800-733-0402 to reg ister. ByAudeen Wagner Extended hours at clinic Providence Family Medicine-Vernonia has announced an extended schedule for patients, starting immediately: Mondays - Dr. Livingston will see pa tients from 8:20 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursdays - Laura Nichols, P.A.-C. Will see patients from 7:20 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday will re main the same for now; appointments start at 8:20 a.m., and the clinic will close at 5:00. “Offering more hours, early and late in the day, will provide services for many local residents who have been unable to see lo cal caregivers because of their schedules," said Michael Moore, office manager for the clinic. This is an effort to bring reliable, quality care, with the clinic ful ly staffed during the early and late hours, to members of the com munity who otherwise could not get medical care in Vernonia. “Based on response to this new schedule, plans are in place to extend hours even more,” Moore added. Providence Family Medicine will continue to explore ways to bring new and innovative healthcare options to Vernonia. More good news Starting in September, Providence-Vernonia will have a new caregiver, Judith Hargis, P.A.-C. She comes with an impressive resumé of experience and expertise and, by September 16, will be ready to start seeing patients. This will add greatly to the clinic’s ability to cover more of the community’s health care needs, and may lead to additional extension of hours. More on cholesterol In the last issue, we mentioned some ways that can help re duce cholesterol levels: Reducing fat in the diet, diet considera tions, and exercising regularly. Here’s another tip: Seafood: Especially deep-sea fish such as salmon, can reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol and triglyc eride levels. Laura Nichols, P.A.C., recommends at least two servings of fish per week (preferably salmon), to promote healthy arteries (local markets are offering some tasty fresh salmon filets and steaks these days). Other types of fish recommended are tuna and mackerel. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven to lower cholesterol levels. OK, if you just can’t stand the taste of any kind of fish or seafood, you could take cod liver capsules as a dietary supple ment. See your caregiver for information about what to take, or about any of your cholesterol concerns. Mammovan: The next visit of the mammovan is August 21. Call the clinic (429-9191) to schedule. 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