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The INDEPENDENT, April 5, 2007 Page 7 Community Garage sale on Senior News By Karen Miller K u - dos to Rietta a n d Sharon f r o m Buckle- b e r r y Cottage and Out on a Limb for the humorous evening some of us senior ladies enjoyed with Sue Kirby last week; I don’t know when I have seen Noni Andersen laugh so hard. It was a great night of connection with our peers! PS: Sue Kirby alumni, let’s keep one another posted on any upscale upcoming wed- dings out and about, and re- member, we have plenty of hats and shawls in our thrift store: check them out on our bathroom accessories shelf. THERE ARE A FEW SPACES LEFT on free bus transportation on Thursdays to the Forest Grove pool, with an entry pass included—thanks to Community Action Team’s pre- ventive health grant allocation to the Vernonia Senior Center. Call 429-9112 to sign up. SENIOR PROGRAMS: Re- spite, Senior and Veterans Ser- vices programs are part of Community Action Team in Co- lumbia County. Community Ac- tion Team serves low income people in Clatsop, Tillamook and Columbia Counties. CAT also serves as the local Area Agency on Aging, a national service organization authorized by Congress to provide servic- es to seniors. Veterans needing assis- tance may call CAT Veterans Services Officer Joseph Pyle at the St Helens office, 503-366- 6580. For a brochure on avail- able services, my office is lo- cated at the Vernonia Senior Center, 446 Bridge Street. Where were you in l957? Well, on April 6th, at what was then the Evangelical Church in Vernonia, maybe you were at a wedding! Happy 50th anniver- sary to Carl and Betty Holsey. Carl has been our senior center president for the past year-and- a-half and his wife, Betty, has been a faithful thrift store volun- teer. Congratulations. Seniors: MARK YOUR CAL- ENDARS for Saturday, April 28; Vernonia clean up day. Call our office to get on the list for out- side yard clean-up assistance. Put on by Vernonia Pride. Read this column for future information on the center’s up- coming fundraiser plant sale; scheduled for May. This month’s footcare dates: April 13 and 27. Get your feet pampered for only $15. Call my office for sign-ups. Footcare slots fill up fast; call early to re- serve your spot! Seniors: Remember, our re- action times decrease as we age! This and other important reminders are reviewed in the AARP Safe Driving classes held here at the Vernonia Se- nior Center: Only $10 and no tests! Call to get on the list, 429-9112. 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. • Sign language class at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays. • Breakfast every Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., $3.00. INFORMATION NUMBERS Senior Advocate...429-9112 Senior Center.......429-3912 Transportation......429-4304 St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold their annual garage sale on Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Members of the parish are busy sorting, pricing and stock- ing clean, good quality items that will be be offered at the garage sale. New features this year will include a homemade baked food sale, a new items section and a collector’s corner. St. Mary’s is located at 960 Missouri Ave., up OA Hill across from the fire station. For more information, call 503-429-8841. Holseys’ set to celebrate 50th Friends and family will be joining Carl and Betty Holsey at their 50th wedding anniver- sary on April 7, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Vernonia Com- munity Church. VRFPD meeting date changed The regular board meeting of the Vernonia Rural Fire Pro- tection District (VRFPD) will be held Thursday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. The second budget meeting for the 2007-09 fiscal year for the VRFPD will be held Thurs- day, April 19, at 6:00 p.m at the Fire Hall. Companion Club Vernonia’s full service pet care Relax! Work late! Enjoy your commute! Have a vacation! A weekend get away! We offer just about anything you need! Don’t see it in the brochure? Give us a call!!! • Dog walking, drop in’s welcome! • Potty breaks, including evening drop in’s! • Pet sitting, finned, feathered or furry! • Puppy packages • Senior services And much, much more! Members have fun!! Keep you pet happy! Discounts, goodie baskets and more for all registered pets!! Call for brochure today! 971-285-6289 mnlgillen@companionclub.net www.companionclub.net American Council on Criminal Justice Training (ACCJT) held their 2nd annual training conference on March 30. At the con- ference ACCJT Executive Director Howard Webb (left) hon- ored Vernonia Chief of Police Mat Workman (right) as Chief of the Year. At the same conference, Vernonia Police Sergeant Mike Kay received an Award of Excellence from AC- CJT. Photo by Kristina McCord. VCC invites all to Easter breakfast The Vernonia Community Church invites the community to breakfast after the Easter Sunrise Service at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. The serv- ice will be at 7:00 a.m. and at- tendees are reminded to dress warmly. Breakfast will be served in the gymnasium at Vernonia Community Church from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to stay and be a part of the Easter Worship Celebration at 9:45 a.m. Call Pastor Grant at 503- 429-6790 with questions.
