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The INDEPENDENT, December 21, 2006 Page 9 Community Police caught helping citizen Senior News By Karen Miller Officer Mike Conner was caught in the act of a good deed, last week, when he came to the aid of a citizen at Vernonia Lake with a flat tire. Spell up a storm at spelling bee Spell up a storm at the Ver- nonia Senior Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at the Vernonia Senior Center starting at 1:00 p.m. Entrants must be at least 50 years of age. There is a sign-up sheet at the Senior Center or you can call Audeen at 503-429-9700 to register, or for more informa- tion. Come in out of the cold, have a cup of coffee, and win a trophy! Beware of repair scams after storm Because December’s wind and rain storms damaged many homes and structures, the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is warning Ore- gon homeowners not to fall vic- tim to thieves pretending to be legitimate contractors. Home- owners whose property is dam- aged are prime targets. The CCB has the following advice: Be wary of door-to-door repair solicitations, contractors using vehicles with out-of-state license plates and “too-good- to-be-true” bids. Don’t pay 100 percent of the bill before the re- pairs are properly completed. If roofs, windows, fences, or patio coverings are damaged, or if you have downed trees that should be removed, “Stay away from unlicensed contrac- tors,” said CCB Enforcement Manager Richard Blank. “Scam artists come out of the wood- work after severe weather to prey on people anxious to get their homes fixed because more winter weather is on the way.” Check with the CCB to make sure a contractor is properly li- censed. A license offers some financial protection to con- sumers through the business’ CCB bond and insurance. Con- sumers can verify a contrac- tor’s CCB license on the inter- net at www.oregon.gov/CCB, or by calling 503-378-4621 be- fore signing a home repair con- tract or paying any money. The CCB licenses more than 43,000 contractors. Free con- sumer publications with helpful tips are available at the CCB website. So as of this writing, Decem- ber 18, some of us are still living in the d a r k ages as we are awaiting the re- turn of electricity! I am wonder- ing how many families played scrabble by candlelight; I did- n’t…but I did read How the Grinch Stole Christmas by flashlight to my granddaughter; she thought camping at Gampy’s house was great fun; except for the bathroom trips outside, that is. Through it all, we will emerge with a new re- solve, to be more thankful for what we have and take for granted, and thankful for friends and family and yes, even strangers, who looked out for one another. I am excited to announce that Community Action Team has provided this center with a Preventative Health grant and we will be using these monies to fund another Health Screen- ing here at the center on Satur- day, February 3, 2007. If you are a senior 60 and over, you can sign up for this, it consists of the following screenings by Health Watch Central: Cardio, Vision, a total lipid profile, HDL Panel, cholesterol, bone densi- ty, TSH (thyroid), PSA (prostate), glucose, and Hemo- globin. Especially for someone who may not be covered by in- surance, don’t miss this oppor- tunity. Spots will go fast, call my office to sign up, 429-9112. We wish to say thank you to the Middle School for hosting such a great Thanksgiving lunch for seniors at their school. Thanks for thinking of us in this most enjoyable man- In The Service Army Pvt. Caleb J. Isaacson has graduated from basic in- fantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military jus- tice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional train- C a m e lo t C ar e Ce nt e r Medicare / Medicaid Certified VA , HMO and Insurance Contracts Sub-Acute Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Therapies Respite & Hospice Care Long Term Intermediate Care Dedicated & Caring Staff 3 9 0 0 P ac if i c A ve . , F or es t G ro ve ( 5 03 ) 3 59 - 04 4 9 ing included development of basic combat skills and battle- field operations and tactics, and experiencing use of vari- ous weapons and weapons de- fenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Emily Blatchford of Vernonia. Isaac- son is a 2005 graduate of Ver- nonia High School. ner…eating! Don’t forget we have foot- care here twice a month, Come get your feet pampered for only $15.00. Community Action Team’s Veteran’s service rep: Joseph Pyle at 503-366-6580. OK, I am scrambling to get this over to The Independent for last minute press time! I would like to say thank you to The Independent , Rebecca and Clark, for allowing the Se- nior Center this space for their Senior News! Thank you. Have a MERRY CHRIST- MAS…And “God Bless Us Everyone!!” 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. 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 first Friday at 11:00 a.m. • Sign language class at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays. • Breakfast every Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., $2.50. INFORMATION NUMBERS Senior Advocate...429-9112 Senior Center.......429-3912 Transportation......429-4304 In time for Christmas! Pantech, The Worlds Smallest Flip phone. Products & Services • PC parts & Service Low Rates for PC repair We build new computers • Cingular Service and a Wide Variety of cell phones • Office Supplies • 24 hr. Ink& Toner Refill Tel: 503.429.8324 Open Mon. thru Sat.10 a.m. to 7 p.m 842 Madison Ave., Vernonia
