Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 3, 2003)
P age 6 T h e IN D E P E N D E N T , July 3, 2003 —______ «1- w Quiñi unity By Karen Miller . M.A.. . ¿..Yr,.. ».V. ?A THE OREGON AMERICAN MILL OFFICE < A big day w as enjoyed at the Vernonia P ioneer M useum , w hen the plaque at left w as unveiled to reveal the bu ild in g ’s having been placed on the Na tional H istoric R egister. M aking ev ery thing even m ore festive w as the m usic of the G olden O ldies, pictured above. HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OAAO I d o n ’t know ab out you, but I happen to like the h o tte r w eather. M ore aching-jo int friendly. W e also hope the w e a th e r stays “A uction friendly" fo r our S e n io r C e n te r A uction, set fo r A ugust 2 in o u r parking lot at 446 B ridge S treet in Vernonia. Yes, rain or shine! S neak preview of upcom ing item s from A u ctio n e e r Bill Yeo: tw o fishin g boats, m o tors and trailers, tw o 30-inch drop-in ranges w ith stainless steel tops, built-in dishw asher, treadm ill, lots of good stuff. A ny and all good, clean, sale able m e rcha ndise d o n a tions will be appreciated. No m a tter w hat y o u ’ve read o r heard, w e A R E S E R V IN G five great m eals a w eek here at o u r center! Join us on M ondays, for sure, for Bingo. You m ight be the lucky w in n e r of a free lunch. And, alw ays rem em ber, life’s uncertain: eat d e sse rt first. This from Doyle Baer, w ho picks up donated new spap ers here at the center: “T hanks to Vernonia area for your help. $ 8 3,4 08.0 5 w as c o l lected for O H S U ca n ce r research. C ontinue to bring you r n e w s papers to the S enior C enter.” Have a safe sum m er. See you dow n here fo r lunch, visiting and great shopping in our antique, cra ft and thrift departm ents. M ark you r calendars: A ugust 2 at 2:00 p.m ., com e sup port you r S enior C en ter A uction. S enior ad vocacy is still a priority here at the center. Call o u r o f fice for your sen ior needs and concerns. IN F O R M A TIO N N U M B E R S Karen M iller S e n io r A dvocate... 429-9112 S enior A dvocate S e n io r C enter....... 429-3912 Have you thought about the care you or your loved one may need someday? School music program is NOT gone C o n tra ry to the rum ors being represented as “fa c ts ,” m usic in s tru c tio n in th e V e rn o n ia S chool D istrict has N O T been elim inated. It w ill be m inim ally affected in next y e a r’s budget by the elim in ation of recorder classe s fo r g rade s fo u r and five. M usic in stru cto r Bob Isted has resigned, but the district is a d vertisin g fo r som eone to fill the p o sitio n . A lthough m usic positions have been difficult to fill, in past years, m any highly qualified applicants are expect- T he F arm S tore P ets & S upplies Cat Foods, Toys and Supplies 1922 1 9 th A venue F orest G rove 503-357-3631 503-359-7664 ed to ap ply because m usic in stru ctio n has been cut from m any districts throughout the state. For tho se w ho have actually e x a m in e d the b u dge t d o c u m ent, high school m usic in stru ction w as m oved from Area 260 on page 24 to Area 133 on page 22, a requirem ent of the acco untin g program now used. M iddle school m usic instruction is in c lu d e d w ith c e rtifie d sala ries on pages 15 and 16. Jennings McCall Invites you to take a VERY close look... Call Room with a view...and safe harbor... and my mother looked out for me. Though it to me, at 90 years old I'm learning to accept it graciously. We're fussy, and the staff caters to our every whim with friendliness." PLUS WORLD PACKAGES - fim and Lita Deyoe Apartments Available. Call for a tour today. Enduring, Com passionati’ C u ri Since 1922 Provided und Operateli by the Musons Mexico • Las Vegas • Disney • Europe Now in your neighborhood Travel Packages by Wayne 503-755-2493 Forest Grove We are cared for as well as when I was a child was a little embarrassing when care was offered HAWAII SPECIALIST -W A Y N E - 503-357-4133 |T" 4A V4À 14U JU . ' hnmuniui J cnninsfi An Independent und Assisted Living facility with Progressive Care available M is il us nt o u r w e b s ite : »i’ H’ iv. f e n n i n g s M c c n i l .c o m