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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 3, 2002)
The INDEPENDENT, October 3, 2002 Senior News By Jacqueline Ramsay A big T hank You to Jim Brun- sman for the two v e r y b e a u tifu l s a lm o n he brought in to the cook. Jamie is planning a salmon dinner for the near future. The Thrift Store closed on the 18th in honor of Louisa Pel- ster. She will be greatly missed. For those wondering about hearing aid service, New Man, New Service. Kezar Hearing Center - Asher Hamilton. Call him, toll free, 1-888-806-6100. You call him, he calls you back, sets up an appointment (at your home). He has left batteries at the center for sale. Ask Ruth. We are still being inundated with lots of things, clothes, ? items and some genuine trash. We have only so much room to store stuff and too few people to sort. If you’d like to learn, we can train you to sort, price and etc., and believe me, there is a knack to checking items and knowing what to look for. Both sides of a toaster have to work. Zippers must go up as well as down and hidden seams must be seams, not holes. I missed the sidewalk sale this year. Was booked to help Marquis Cares Oktoberfest in Forest Grove. If you have nev er taken time to go, plan on it next year. The flag raised to be gin the day-long festivities flew over the White House on Sep tember 5. Even some of the Golden Oldies entertained the large crowds of people who at tended. Fall is upon us and Sadie Hawkins is a cornin’ to the cen ter October 30, 6:00 p.m., Ver nonia Senior Center. Open to the public, cafeteria style food, fun, games, dancing and more. Singles $5.00, Couples $7.50. Music by the Golden Oldies. No Alcohol, No Smoking, but you can chew gum, if you don’t spit it on the floor or parking lot. P.S. Stopped in to visit Fyme Taylor last Tuesday. She looks good, feels great and says “Hi to all my friends,” so Hi! Have you been to see her lately? From the office of Senior Advocate, Karen Miller: The Oregon-Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has announced the second An nual St. Helens Memory Walk, Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m., Olde Town, St. Helens. Receive a T-Shirt with a sug gested donation of $15. For more information, call 503-366- 8070. INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ........................ 429-4304 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 Help child lose weight by using small changes The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that one in five children are now over weight and that even small im provements in reducing weight can have large benefits. The amount of time children watch television has been linked to over weight. Overweight children can be served meals with less fat by including more fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats. Children can be encouraged to snack on fresh fruits and veg etables. Low fat milk can be served to children over two years old. Apples, celery and carrot sticks are great snacks. Turn off the television and get moving. Go for walks. Fo cus on the changing seasons, leaves turning color, geese and ducks flying south. Play catch or Frisbee. Dial in some favorite music and dance together. Now is the perfect time to start an action plan. Reduce fats, increase fresh fruits and vegetables at every meal and get everyone moving. We're Back! Gloria & Vickie are at The Spar Tree 62465 Nehalem Hwy. N, Vernonia ) The colorful yard of Don and Deloris Webb, on Alabama, doesn’t photograph well in black and white because the colors of the brilliant blooms from impatiens, ivy geraniums and fuschias just don’t show. Deloris says she doesn’t know much about yard care, but the lush blooms in her yard belie her statement. Help Elect... R ita B ernhard County Commissioner D emocrat "A proven p u b lic servant who respects the la w a n d the people it serves. Paid for by Rita Bernhard, P.O. Box 564, Scappoose, OR 90756 • (503) 543-7098 503-429-7162 D aily S pecials plus ... F riday F ish S pecial S aturday P rime R ib |¡J S unday D eep -F ried C hicken (E> S teak S pecial A ll W eekend P ies T o Go on A dvance O rder Open 5 AM - 9 PM Weekends During Hunting Season Reg. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 6 AM-8 PM Friday-Saturday 6 AM-9 PM Sunday 7 AM-8 PM
