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The INDEPENDENT, April 19, 2007 Page 7 Community Grange schedules events in May Senior News By Karen Miller Br-r-r- r. Do I need to go back down to the Mex- ican Riv- iera to g e t s o m e sun? Come in and sit by our warm wood stove for some good fun, food and music; bring a game or two; browse our thrift store; in fact, check out our medical supplies for sale: walk- ers, crutches, bathtub/shower chairs, portable commodes. Drivers: Are you familiar with the basic rule? ORS 811.100 (1) – A person commits the of- fense of violating basic speed rule if the person drives a vehi- cle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent…the continuation of this basic rule is reviewed along with other safety re- minders in the AARP Driver’s Safety Class. Call my office to sign up. Only $10 and no tests!! 503-429-9112. Congratulations from the Vernonia Senior Center to Chief Workman for the honor of Chief of the Year he received last month at the American Council on Criminal Justice Training and also an award of excellence given to Vernonia Police Sergeant Mike Kay. Thanks Vernonia: Working to- gether to keep our town safe, likeable and liveable! COMING UP: Plant sale in May. Any help of donations and/or helpers that day would be most appreciated. See President Carl Holsey. Saturday, April 28, is Ver- nonia Clean up Day. Seniors: call this office if you would like to get on Vernonia Pride’s out- side clean-up assistance list. CALL to signup for: FOOT- CARE twice a month here at our center. WILLOUGHBY HEARING is here the second Monday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. SWIMMING for seniors 60 and up on Thursdays. NO charge transportation also. First come – first serve basis. Why, Why, Why! Why does- n’t glue stick to the bottle? Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are going dead? Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fix- tures? In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we com- plained about the heat? Why is the senior center the Welcome Additions Kaylee Emma Dinger Kaylee Emma Dinger was born March 8, 2007, the first child of Corey and Erin Dinger of McMinnville. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18- 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Jerry and Alison Dinger, and Gary and Carol Davis of Vernonia. Great-grandparents are Myra Baska and Sam Davis, both of Vernonia, Margaret Barss of Portland, and Vera Cole of Beaverton. S ta rt in g M a y 1 s t ! Fresh Flavorful Ice Cream Select From 8 Flavors! Mariolino’s 721 Madison Ave.,Vernonia • 503-429-5018 hottest place in town on Wednesdays?! Now THAT I can answer! See you here! 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 “Unchained” at church service for community A Vernonia Community Ser- vice will be held April 29, start- ing at 11:00 a.m. at the Assem- bly of God Church at 662 Jef- ferson Ave., hosted by Pastors Wayne and Maureene Marr. The film “Unchained” by Mac Gober will be presented and there will be a fellowship time with fingerfoods following the service. C am e lo t C a re C en t er 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 00 P a c i fi c A ve . , Fo r es t Gr o ve ( 5 03 ) 3 5 9 - 0 44 9 A May Day dance will be held at the Vernonia Grange hall on May 5, at 7:00 p.m. with live music by the “Pebble Creek Gang” a country and western band. The cost is $3 per person. Also on May 5, a joint ven- ture of the Vernonia Grange and the Vernonia Public Library will be the showing of Al Gore’s Academy Award winning docu- mentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” at 2:00 p.m. at the Li- brary. Following the movie, there will be an open discus- sion on the film and global warming, at the Grange hall. Come learn, explore this topic and express your views. The annual plant exchange will be on Saturday, May 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. and con- tinuing until there are no plants left. If you have cuttings or plants to share or exchange bring them down. There will be a master gardener or two on hand to help with any ques- tions. For more information, call Maggie at 503-429-2401. Grange meetings are on the third Monday each month at 7:00 p.m. The Vernonia Com- munity Grange hall is on the S.E. corner of Washington and North streets. Every one is wel- come to any and all events. Lions Club poker night on May 19 The Vernonia Lions Club will be holding a No-Limit Texas Hold Em Tournament starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at The Buckhorn Restau- rant. A maximum of 49 players will be allowed, so early sign ups are encouraged. Entry will cost $40. Half of the proceeds will go to the prize pool, and the other half to the Lions Club for their public serv- ice projects. Prizes will be pre- paid Visa cards in designated amounts, based on the number of participants. Last year, the Vernonia Li- ons Club donated over $9,000 to local projects and organiza- tions. Some of the projects re- ceiving funds were hearing and vision screening for students and seniors, glasses and vision surgery assistance to those un- able to afford the services; the Vernonia Police Dept. D.A.R.E. car, a K-9 bullet-proof vest, Echoing Evergreen Youth Camp, scholarships, the Gales Creek Diabetes Camp, and aid for local students to travel to Washington, D.C. To sign up for the tourna- ment, or for more information, call Aaron Miller at 503-429- 6049 or George Tice at 503- 429-3751. Midway Veterinary Clinic Senior Discounts Open in Vernonia Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call for appointments 503-429-1612 805 Bridge Street Vernonia Small and Large Animals
