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The INDEPENDENT, May 6, 2004 Page 9 Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay Geeee – I’ve only been out of town for 10 days, but what a differ- ence it h a s made at the lake. There is a marked increase in the ex- panse of lilies in the pond. What I saw made my heart jump for joy. Maybe we have lost some of our berry patch but Oh! The beauty of the open space for lawn, picnic tables and play area for the public use. At least that is what I hope the space is for. No mini golf course, please. If ever the Se- nior Center can get started on their new center. Putting land back into useful beauty can only be a blessing to the town and the businesses in it. I really was not gone, just re- located for a spell out on Tim- ber Road. I’ve a question for the Coun- ty Road People. What is the speed limit on that stretch of road, anyway?? There are no signs to suggest a top speed but I know for a fact traffic is heavy and trucks cannot stop on a dime without skidding, es- pecially in the rain. There are so many driveways, mail boxes and dogs along that route. I would think it smart to have the speed limit posted. But who am I – just a gal that a log truck gave a shower to as I picked up the mail in the rain. I did not enjoy it. I tried to go shopping again, ho ho – I wanted a nice solid color cotton blouse for a pant suit. Stopped in Freddies, needed help of course – clerk says “Possibly a shop in Wash- ington Square.” Oh, yeah – I’m heading for the Dress Barn in Seaside. Nothing to do? How about a dish of ice cream. Sure – 10:30 a.m. — let’s go – the route – West on Bridge to Keasey to Stoney Point to 47 west to Peb- ble Creek Road to McDonald Road, down 47 to 26, East to Dairy Queen – west on 26 to Timber Road, back to 47 into Vernonia, down Bridge to the Lake and home. 50 miles, nice day, no nasty traffic, so I didn’t get to hear the Golden Oldies at the Senior Center for lunch. The ice cream was worth it. The scientific name for stinky feet is bromhidrosis. Empowerment Workshop for women to be held in Rainier An Empowerment Work- shop for women will be held Tuesday, May 11, at the Rainier Head Start Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity for moms, wives and women of all ages to get together and learn from one another. Judy Jackson, MSW, will facilitate the session and speak on Em- powerment and Choices: Tak- ing Charge of Your Life. The workshop is free, includ- ing childcare and refreshments provided on site. Community Action Team (CAT) is sponsor- ing this event through a grant from the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon. Parenting groups in St. He- lens, Vernonia and north Co- lumbia County will start up again in the fall of 2004. Rainier Head Start is located at 701 E. St. East. Pre-registra- tion is required. Call Kristin Church at CAT, 503-366-6543 to register or for more informa- tion. VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. Bump up your investment earnings Introducing Wauna Federal’s “Bump Rate Certificate.” The 18-month certificate with a high rate now AND the opportunity to reset your rate higher should rates increase. Open a “Bump Rate Certificate” with as little as $5,000, with five rate tiers based upon your initial deposit.* Enjoy all the safety of a Federally Insured certificate, plus the unique ability to take advantage of climbing rates, should they occur. The perfect solution to today’s bumpy stock market. Stop by any office, call us, or visit us online to learn more or to open your “Bump Rate Certificate” today. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Your hometown financial solution FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) 800-773-3236 Astoria (503) 325-1044 • • WWW.WAUNAFCU.ORG Warrenton (503) 861-7526 • Clatskanie (503) 728-4321 • Vernonia (503) 429-8031 * Members of WFCU only. Rate shown applies to balances of $25,000 and greater. Balances from $20,000 to $24,999 presently earn 2.17% APY. Balances from $15,000 to $19,999 presently earn 2.12% APY. Balances from $10,000 to $14,999 presently earn 2.07% APY. Balances from $5,000 to $9,999 earn 2.02% APY. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields and are subject to change and are valid as of 2/20/04. Penalties for early withdrawal apply
