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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (March 17, 2005)
The INDEPENDENT, March 17, 2005 By Jacqueline Ramsay W e had rain, yes, we did. It m ade the earth smell dif- fe re n t, didn’t it? It even made me stop and grab a few dead flowers out of my wheel barrow garden. Even gave me the itch to start looking at flower starts. Where did January and February go? There is always something new going on around you un less you have your head in the pillow. When Mt. St. Helens blew I was watching the news - awe some - yes. I called a couple of friends - no, they weren’t watching the news. Huh... Last Friday, I was on my way to Astoria by the back roads - strange sight - a chopper with a drag line and water bucket trailing under it? Are they prac ticing for fire season?? I’d only seen this on TV. Neat, but scary when you consider all it entails. The lake has been very busy the past ten days - trees in bloom, fish, boats, kids, fisher- people and dogs, but still quiet for those who want to just sit and enjoy the sun and view and visit with strangers to our lake. For all who enjoy Wednes days at the Senior Center and the music - Spring is here. The music was Fan-Tab-U-Lous. There were 15 members in the Golden Oldies on March 9 and in today’s English, they were rockin’, jamming and playing off of each other. Western 40’s tunes and Christian, even a bit of Ireland. It was great. Thank you, Duke, Eleanor, Darrell, 2 Bobs, DeLores, 2 Als, Everett, Dorothy, Pat, Mike, Ne- cia and Todd. Folks, if you ate and ran you missed a wonder ful “Down Memory Lane” expe rience. It was Foot Stomping Good. Lots of dancing includ ed. Vernonia Cares wishes to pass this word along to those that have said “Yes, I can help!” We can use a few gents and or ladies in the repackaging de partment. It’s easy to learn how and not hard work. We even furnish aprons and gloves. Drop in and talk to Sandy. You want to know what gets my goat about the 6 o’clock news? You’re busy, got an ap Symptoms begin with a fever that lasts for a couple of days and can reach as high as 103° F to 105°F. The fever is fol lowed by a cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Along with these symptoms, is a red, blotchy rash that devel ops first on the face along the hairline and then spreads to the rest of the body. Adverse complications of those who become ill are rela tively common, including ear infection, diarrhea, and pneu monia. Less commonly, but of more concern is the possibility of encephalitis, a severe in flammation of the brain, or death. Those who suspect that they, or someone in their fami ly, may have measles should not go to a clinic unannounced. They are advised to call their healthcare provider and make an appointment, so other pa tients and medical staff will not be unnecessarily exposed. People born before 1957 are presumed to be immune. For younger people, it is recom mended that vaccinations be kept current. This includes small children and college- bound students, who should re ceive a booster. pointment but want to hear what they say is next. Good, you’ll catch it just before you leave — ho, ho — three minutes of... you can’t wait any longer and the dog is the only one that hears what you were interested in. News should be news, not interruptions of pills, etc. Transfer an existing balance from your high rate credit card to a low rate Wauna Federal N 1S\ C ard a n d SA V E ! Measles makes unwelcome visit to Washington County; watch for symptoms, get booster for kids At least one case of measles was confirmed in mid-February by Public Health Officials in Washington County, as well as one presumptive case. The two individuals were admitted sep arately to Portland-area hospi tals. Medical providers who may find cases compatible with measles should contact their local health department. Measles is a disease that occurs most often in the late winter and spring and can eas ily spread among those who are not immunized. “Measles is a highly conta gious, vaccine-preventable dis ease that can cause grave harm or illness,” explained Dr. Jay Kravitz, Health Officer for Washington County. “The rea son that we don’t see this po tentially serious illness, as in the past, is because of the im portance placed on vaccina tions. We would recommend to everyone that they keep their vaccinations current." When a person infected with measles sneezes or coughs, droplets spray into the air and can remain active and conta gious for up to two hours. Peo ple who contract the illness are usually contagious from about four days before their rash starts to four days afterward. 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