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The INDEPENDENT, April 21, 2005 Community Help paint the VHS grandstand The Vernonia High School Leadership class is planning to pressure wash the high school’s football grandstand on April 23 and will paint the grandstand on May 6 and 7, in conjunction with Vernonia Clean Up Day. The students need volun- teers to help. If you would like to help with this project which will benefit the whole commu- nity, contact Samantha Gunter at 503-429-3521. SOLV’s Project Oregon pro- gram has donated $125 for the project, an amount that will be matched by Vernonia Pride. What became of Sting? Find out Are you a wrestling enthusi- ast? Remember world wrestler, “Sting?” Even wonder what happened to him? Vernonia Foursquare Church will reveal the answers as the church shows the movie about Steve Borden, A.K.A. “Sting.” Life was all one big act for Sting, who held the World title ten times in World Champi- onship Wrestling, including two wins over wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan. Sting’s black and white painted face dazzled au- diences as he created outra- geous and bizarre personas for the wrestling ring. Remember some of his moves like the Stinger Splash and the Scorpi- on Death Lock? Pastor Carl Pense, of the Vernonia Foursquare Church, invites viewers to finish their Vernonia River Fest activities with this family-oriented movie. Showtime is Saturday, April 23. at 7:00 p.m. at 850 Madison Avenue, Vernonia. Page 9 Senior News By Karen Miller Atten- tion sen- ior read- ers age 60 and o v e r : R e a d this col- u m n e a c h publica- tion for Preventative Health Programs currently being of- fered through Community Ac- tion Team (CAT) in St. Helens. CAT is a private non-profit cor- poration whose goal is to mobi- lize resources for reducing the incidence of poverty and to pro- vide services in a manner that will make families and individu- als more self-reliant and raise their quality of life. Take advan- tage of these programs that are funded through grants and available at no cost to you: 1) Footcare: We have a footcare nurse here at the Center twice a month. Call to make an appointment for this great service! 2) Jazzercise lite class: This class is for seniors here at the Center at 2:00 p.m. every Tues- day. 3) Fitness swimming: Group swimming on Thursdays at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center. 4) Health screenings: Cur- rently our Womens Healthy Heart Check is filled. We do have a health screening being set up at the Center on May 14. It will consist of nine different screenings, including choles- terol, thyroid, PSA, and arte- riosclerosis, all done by Well- ness Clinic. No charge for those 60 and over; call my of- fice to sign up and for the under 60 fees. 5) Diabetic workshops: If you weren’t here on April 7 and 8 you missed a fun and educa- tional time with Gloria Vande- Hey, certified diabetic educator and nurse, along with her blood sugar screenings, great door prizes and fun healthy food! Read this column for a return date. 6) Legal aid: Call to see if you qualify for legal assistance. Seniors, come join our grief support group now meeting on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. at the Center. This will be a confiden- tial and safe environment. This is for you if you are working through grief of any kind or have worked though grief and could offer support to someone else. Please join us! We’d like to express our thanks to Jerilyn Kropp, Bill James’ daughter, who used her computer skills to put together an ad for the Senior Center to go into the Chamber of Com- merce welcome packets. ALZHEIMERS Caregiving informative speaker, Patrick Gillette from John Hopkins Uni- versity will be sharing with the public at Grace Baptist Church in St. Helens on May 26 at 7:00 p.m. Call our office for more in- formation. Our sign language class is still meeting on Monday morn- ings at 9:00 p.m. at the Center. Are you in need of respite care, caring for a loved one? We have a program for quali- fied seniors OR if you are car- ing for a senior 60 and over. Call me for information about this program for relief by a qual- ified staff caregiver. Thanks for donating any ex- tra Saver Shields to our cook for use at Sentry Market. Marquis Care • Skilled Nursing Care • Rehabilitation • Long Term Care • Adult Day Care 3300 19th Avenue, Forest Grove (503) 357-7119 Vintage Suites Michelle Moore from Health Net will be available to answer your health care questions on May 4 at the Vernonia Library at 10:30 a.m. So, join us for Jazzercise on Tuesday! Surely the exercise some of you get, beating around the bush, jumping to conclusions, climbing the walls, wading through paperwork, dragging your heels and push- ing your luck isn’t enough. See you there! Cool Cyber Resource Site for seniors: The Bag Lady Pre- vention Plan – a website with articles and a discussion forum for women over 50 who want security, fulfillment and fun. www.bagladyprevention.com. 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. • Jazzercise class at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. • Free blood pressure checks the first and third Tues- days, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. INFORMATION NUMBERS Senior Advocate...429-9112 Senior Center.......429-3912 Transportation......429-4304 HONEY DO? WE CAN HELP!!!! 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