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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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