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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (June 5, 2003)
JUN Page 6 5 2003 The INDEPENDENT, By Karen Miller Do I hear 10... 10 ...10 ... SO LD ! Hear ye, hear ye! Come to our barn auction to be held July 12. The Center would appreciate any good used or new on-ap proval donations. Bring them in or call us at 503-429-3912 if your donation needs to be picked up. Due to termination of State and Federal funding to the Columbia County Council of Seniors, as of June 30, we are hoping for great community support. Together, we’ll keep the Center rollin’! The Golden Oldies Band will be playing at the Vernonia Pio neer Museum Open House on Sunday, June 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come join in the fun and support our community heritage. Sharpen those pencils! June 7 at l:00 p.m. is the Senior Spelling Bee, right here at 446 Bridge Street. Congratulations to one of Vernonia’s 2003 grads, Paul Orlando. Paul has been a spe cial help to us this year doing “whatever” jobs around the Center. He will be missed, es pecially by me. Now I have to go back to hauling in the wood. See ya around, Paul. Hey Pops! Father’s Day lunch, here, June 11. The regu- County Fair is theme of Vacation Bible School at Christian Church SonHarvest County Fair, a Vacation Bible School, will be held at Vernonia Christian Church, 410 North Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on June 16 through 20. There will be singing, skits, crafts, learning about missions, snacks and games Children entering Kinder garten through Grade 6 are welcome at the SonHarvest County Fair. For more information, call 503-429-0200, 503-429-1620 or 503-429-6522. ATTENTION The Senior Center cannot sell mattresses or box springs of any size - baby, full, queen, king or cot size - be cause state law requires them to be fumigated. PLEASE do not leave them for seniors to dispose of. lar great food, fun, music and prizes on the agenda. Studies show that, in the long run, older adults in all age groups hurt their health far more by not exercising than by exercising. As a rule, older peo ple should stay as physically active as they can. Wednes day, May 28, was the 100th An niversary of National Senior Health and Fitness Day. In cel ebration of this event, we’d like to publicly honor 82 year old Russ Taylor, winner of our hula hoop contest (no muscles were twisted, we’re happy to report) and Russ was also winner of our fitness bag full of goodies for being the oldest senior who regularly uses weights on a strength and muscle building program. Way to go, Russ! Join us on Mondays for Ladies Fun and Fitness class at 1:30 p.m. “ Fitness - It’s For Every Body” INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ......................... 429-4304 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 Fireworks planning underway; fundraising is major concern Believe it or not, it is just about fireworks time again. For quite several years, Vernonia Pride has sponsored the annu al 4th of July fireworks and pa rade. This has been accom plished with donations from generous individuals and busi nesses... who are asked time and time again to contribute to some project. It does not seem fair that these same people pay the $3,500 cost to put on the fire works for so many people to enjoy, said Donna Webb of Ver nonia Pride. This past year, Vernonia Pride came up short and had to come up with a few additional projects to cover the cost. The public has never been charged for this event, Webb noted, though donations are re quested. “It is sincerely hoped that spectators will come forward this year, dig in their pockets and donate generously to this fund,” she said. “We will contin ue to do our best to put the show on, but remember, it is up to you to make it happen.” Have you thought about the care you or your loved one may need someday? s c f i aumrurg j i r n n i N TERRY and NANCY The woo in' and the courtin's done! We're proud to announce we're hitchin' the knot! Y'all best get gussied up in your cowboy best! Be there with Spurs on, Dagnabbit, We intend on celebratin' western style. We're hostin' this shindig at the O f Stoney Point Road Bam at High Noon Followin' there'll be a pig roast, 'possum stew, homemade fire water, and plenty of hootin', shootin' and hollerin' until the coyot's howl. So bring the kids and lock up the livestock, cause Saturday, the Seventh of June is hereby and forever after “spoken for"! Our Indian brothers at this rendezvous have given their word not to do a rain dance. But it is June in Or-e-gon so bring pots, pans and kettles to keep your powder dry. There ain't no need to bargain at Trader Joe's cause our “tepee is full." There are Fireworks dona tion cans around town and the annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser will again be held at Lew’s Place. This year, the spaghetti feed will be buffet style, too, so everyone is sure to go away full. The feed will be on Sunday, June 22. See the next issue of The Independent for further details. Vernonia Pride is now ac cepting contributions for this year’s fireworks display. Spon sors names will be displayed at the fireworks site. Contributions of any amount will be gratefully accepted. Checks may be mailed to Enid Parrow, 842 2nd Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064. For more information, call Carolyn Keasey at 503-429- 2021 or Donna Webb at 503- 429-5201. Jennings McCall Invites you to take a VERY close look... Call 503-357-4133 Family ties... I have lived at Jennings McCall 10 years, and I have really been very satisfied with everything. The staff has always been exceptionally receptive. I like to read and socialize with my cousin who lives here, too!" Forest Grove Studio Apartments Available Call for a tour today. - Anne Laemerman Enduring,. 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