The INDEPENDENT, May 20, 2004
Page 7
Community
Senior News
By Karen Miller
New
Legal
Aid Ser-
vice for
Seniors.
Commu-
nity Ac-
t i o n
T e a m
and Co-
lumbia County Legal Aid wish
to make legal services avail-
able to seniors, 60 years and
older, residing in Columbia
County. Areas of representa-
tion to include guardianship,
power of attorney, landlord/ten-
ant disputes, consumer protec-
tion, elder abuse, and discrimi-
nation. This service period will
end June 30, 2004. Call our of-
fice for appointment details.
Move over, Laurence Welk!
All we’re missing are the bub-
bles, and that may change!
Come in on Wednesdays, lis-
ten and/or two-step to the Gold-
en Oldies (and company).
Can’t dance? No excuse! Our
own Russ Taylor says he can
teach anybody, so join the fun.
The furnitures moved out, we
have even more room!
Thank you to one of our sen-
ior ladies, Gladys Gans, who
turns your recycled cards into
beautiful resalable ones here at
the Center – A card for only
75¢? What a deal! So come
card shop and support your lo-
cal center. When you come,
bring your old cards and drop
them off for recycling.
Help us celebrate Older
American Month this month of
May by joining us each Monday
for a Vernonia Lake walk! We
meet in the parking lot at 9:00
a.m. Get your parking stickers
at City Hall. Times and days
may change in June depending
on the wishes of the partici-
pants. Older Americans… ag-
ing well. See you Mondays.
Health Insurance Advisor
Michelle Moore will be with us
again June 23. Call our office
for more info.
Our sympathy to the friends
and family on the passing of
longtime Vernonia resident
Irene Siedelman, at the age of
92. She will be missed.
Metro West Transportation
and the Center will be setting
up a “movie & dinner” trip. Call
our office or come in to sign up.
Don’t miss out on your
chance to win our quilt ladies’
lovingly hand-made quilt hang-
ing here at our Center. Raffle
tickets are only $1.00 each.
Thank you Faith, Susan, Lou-
ise and others who quilt here
every Tuesday.
If you know any senior shut-
in, age 60 and over who may
need a meal delivered, please
call our office.
Metro West Dispatcher and
Vernonia Lake Caretaker Bill
Yeo says come to the lake to
see the newly hatched baby
ducks. The lake now has doggy
bag dispensers to pick up after
your dogs.
REMEMBER:
• Pastries and bread
Wednesday and Saturday a.m.
• Bingo, Mondays at lunch.
• Music with the Golden
Oldies on Wednesdays.
• Games on Thursdays.
• Willoughby Hearing every
second Friday at 11:00 a.m.
• Sign language class on
Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Free blood pressure
checks the first and third Fri-
days in the mornings.
If you know of a senior who
would like a visit from the Se-
nior Advocate or has any senior
needs and concerns, call our
office.
INFORMATION NUMBERS
Senior Advocate... 429-9112
Senior Center....... 429-3912
Transportation...... 429-4304
American Legion
to hold open
house on May 29
All veterans, active duty
service persons and families
are invited to an Open House
at the Vernonia American Le-
gion Hall, May 29 from 2:00 to
5:00 p.m.
The open house is in recog-
nition of the dedication of the
new World War II Memorial
taking place in Washington,
D.C.
The Legion Hall is located at
627 Adams Ave. in Vernonia.
Welcome Additions
Ryan Dean Potter
Ryan Dean Potter was born
April 7, 2004, to Jim Potter and
Paula Love of Vernonia. He
weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces
and was 16-3/4 inches long.
He joins his siblings, Re-
bekah and Tyler Young and
Brandon and Natia Potter, at
the family home.
Grandparents are Ray and
Pat Potter of Vernonia, Mel and
Patti Love of SummerLake and
Joyce and Le Speaker of Tide-
water.
LANDSCAPING?
WE’VE GOT IT!
Sand
Barkdust
Soil Amendments
Decorative Rock
Cedar
Chips
Concrete Blocks
Railroad Ties
Boulders
Stepping Stones
Compost
Lawn Ornaments
Driveway
Rock
Drain Rock
Flagstone
Edgestone
WE DELIVER
Open Mon thru Fri 7 to 4:30
Sat 8 to 4:30 • Sun 10 to 4
SP Dennis Peters, shown above with children in Mosul, Iraq, has sent thanks to Vernonians
for their support, and especially for the donations of the greatly appreciated eye drops.
Peters, a 2000 Vernonia High School graduate, is the son of Tricia Coates of Vernonia.
Scappoose
Sand & Gravel Co.
503-543-8821