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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, October 7, 2004 Flu shots in Banks and Vernonia Third from right; Christopher Richardson is shown working on his Eagle Scout project. Two horseshoe pits with bench- es were installed at Hawkins Park. Richardson organized the project, arranged for donation of all supplies and rounded up 15 helpers to work with him on a recent rainy Saturday. Anyone can get Influenza. It may result in missing a few days of work or school; or it may develop into more seri- ous disease resulting in hos- pitalization or death. Vaccina- tion is the single greatest way to prevent influenza and its associated illnesses, hospital- izations and deaths. In Banks, flu shots will be available at Jim’s Sentry Mar- ket on October 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on No- vember 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Flu shots will be available at Vernonia Sentry on Sun- day, October 24 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per shot. There will also be a lim- Four years ago I made a commitment to represent the people of Vernonia and the Nehalem Valley. • Working, to understand your needs. • Voting, with your best interests in mind. • Volunteering, alongside you and your community. • Helping, to retain your historic past. ited supply of pneumococcal immunizations for $30.00. Some insurance plans, in- cluding Medicare, will cover the cost of flu shots. The min- imum age for flu shots is 12 years old. Vaccination is the single greatest way to prevent in- fluenza and its associated ill- nesses, hospitalizations and deaths. Flu shots reduce the risk of influenza by up to 90 percent. Paid for by the committee to re-elect Joe Corsiglia, Columbia County Commissioner Volunteers are currently be- ing sought by the Columbia County Board of Commission- ers to serve on committees that help shape public policy for the county. The Columbia County Sur- face Mining Committee is look- ing for a non-industry member. The Columbia County Com- mission on Children and Fami- lies is looking for members from Vernonia, Rainier and Clatskanie. This 20 member committee makes recommen- dations on spending state and federal funds for services to children and their families in Columbia County. For more details, call the Board of Commissioners’ office at 503-397-4322. Health information offered during Evening Chats at Tuality Health The problem of addiction, its prevalence, and the services available to address this issue will be the topic of a discussion on October 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Andy Cartmill, Washington County Health and Human Ser- vices, and Bruce Edgerton, LifeWorks Northwest will pro- vide information on addiction. On October 27 from 6-7:30 p.m., Julia Lapp, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian will discuss the role that diet plays in risks for chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, inflam- matory conditions and dia- betes. Can altering the foods you eat regularly lower your risks for disease? Come learn the latest thinking on the role of nu- trition in disease prevention. These Evening Chats are free and registration is not re- quired. The discussions will be held at the Tuality Health Com- munity Education Center at 334 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro. For more information, call 503-681- 1700 or visit the website at <www.tuality.org>. Harvest Special I have kept my commitment. RE-ELECT CORSIGLIA Committees seek members Reap the benefits of massage Purchase five 1 hour sessions and receive the 6th FREE! Therapeutic Massage, Acupressure, Deep Tissue Massage, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology 503-709-4677 ASHN provider 845 Madison Avenue, Vernonia,OR Lic # 10732