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The INDEPENDENT, March 1, 2007 Page 7 Community Senior News By Karen Miller Julie Prohaska dances with Robb Wilson at the Winter Dance held at the Vernonia Grange on February 10. In The Service Jennifer J. Burch Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer J. Burch has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving at an overseas forward-deployed lo- cation. The medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in the U.S. armed forces, has per- formed a heroic act, meritori- Scouts out Mar. 3 On Saturday, March 3, look for Boy Scout Troop 201, Cub Scout Pack 201, and Girl Scout Neighborhood 4-2 to be can- vassing Vernonia to collect the bags they left last weekend on doorsteps around town. Fill the bags with clean and gently used items that will go to the Vernonia Senior Center. Just put the donation back on your doorstep before 10:00 a.m. on March 3 and the scouts will be by to pick them up. The scouts thank everyone for their support. Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 $4.50 for the first 10 words, then just 10¢ for each additional word ous achievement or distin- guished service during armed conflict or ground combat while engaged against an armed en- emy of the United States. Burch, an explosive ord- nance disposal journeyman, is assigned to the Explosive Ord- nance Disposal Unit, Spang- dahlem Air Base, Germany. The sergeant has served in the military for 10 years. She is the daughter of Wil- low E. Burch of Vernonia and David D. Burch Jr. of Bay City. Burch graduated from Seaside High School in 1992. No of- fense to this sur- rounding commu- n i t y , BUT…I didn’t think of anyone around here TOO much any- way, last Valentine’s Day, as my husband and I and another couple were enjoying the ocean view from the Flamingo Hotel in Acapulco. If you have never been on a cruise, that to me is the way to relax! Nightly top entertainment is not to be outdone by all the restaurants serving good fancy food ALL DAY LONG, at least on the Norwegian Star. Yet I must ad- mit, the gold medal magician on board had nothing over me!! I performed some magic my- self…I went on as a passenger and got off as cargo. Thankful- ly, I was only 2 decks down from the weight room. Well, let’s see what does this have to do with seniors? I did observe the many seniors on board enjoying sunny Mexican Riviera weather, some in wheelchairs, some with canes, it didn’t seem to stop them any. SO, with that in mind, I think I will be planning another as I hit the big 60 next year!! H-m-m, now that sounds like the perfect celebration!! We had quite a Valentine TREE SALE 19 S PECIES P RICES FROM $1.00 SATURDAY, MARCH 10 (503) 556-8800 8:00AM – 2:00PM HI-SCHOOL PHARMACY PARKING LOT ST. HELENS, OR Schann’s Basket Every Thursday, 10am til the eggs are gone, inside Black Bear Coffee Co. 831 Bridge St., Vernonia Eggs ~ $2 dozen celebration here I understand, with nearly 70 friends enjoying the golden oldies and Connie and Mary’s great lunch. The winner of the Valentine surprise I left behind for the couple at- tending who were married the longest, went to Bill and Elaine James!! Congratulations to ALL you husbands and wives that are deserving of marital bliss longevity!! President Carl Holsey would like to remind everyone that the LAST Monday of every month one of our five area Senior Centers (Vernonia, Clatskanie, St Helens, Scappoose, and Rainier) hosts a lunch and if you care to come along please come in or call the office here. We would be glad to have you. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our next AARP Safe Driving class here at the center the end of March. Only $10 and NO TESTS. Common sense tips that will get you driving “fuel smart,” don’t idle excessively; avoid aggressive driving; use cruise control when traffic is light (But NOT in the rain!); lose the roof rack; cool off with the air conditioner when driving on the freeway. Join us in March for enlightening discussions on driving, welcome seniors and younger!! Call my office to sign up at 429-9112. Community Action Team has partnered with Legal Aid to pro- vide services to low income seniors who have no other re- sources or income to cover these services privately, includ- ing help with simple wills, land- lord/tenant, elder abuse/neg- lect, etc. Call my office for infor- mation. SPRING is just around the corner!! Hopefully frozen pipes and icy roads will be history. If you know of any seniors needing help, please call me. And thanks for watching out for your neighbors!! Some day…it could be YOU who needs help! 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., $3.00.
