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The INDEPENDENT, October 18, 2007 Page 7 Community Senior News By Karen Miller Senior Advocate Welcome Additions Elam Elton Cieloha Elam Elton Cieloha was born September 28, 2007, in Newberg, to Amy and Frank Cieloha of Vernonia. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joined his brother and sister, Hayden and Paige, at the family home. Jacob Daniel Currey Jacob Daniel Currey was born August 18, 2007, to Bren- dan and Heather Currey of Buxton. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. A helicopter in Town explained Did you see or hear the hel- icopter land on Cherry St., Ver- nonia, on October 6? Did you wonder what was going on? The helicopter brought Marc Farmer to a very carefully planned 50th birthday party. The family had orchestrated a M*A*S*H party, complete with tents and Army dog tags. His birthday present was a Juke box. Jacob Daniel Currey He joined his sister, Brenna Ray Currey, at the family home. Grandparents are Dan and Robin Murphy of Vernonia, and Linda Gregory of Medford. Great-grandparents are Pa- tricia Ray Wilhelm of Longview, Washington, Dolores Murphy of Hillsboro, and Roland and Mina Glass of Central Point. Have Horse Trailer – Will Travel “Have Horse Trailer – Will Travel” is the motto of Leroy and Reda Cowart of Slash Lazy U Ministries. They will be singing Southern Gospel music and speaking at an event to bring gospel to the working cowboy. The event will be at Ander- son Park, on October 28, at Community Church Harvest Party The Vernonia Community Church will be hosting a Com- munity Harvest Party on Sun- day, October 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be carnival-style games, and prizes awarded for best costume (church appropri- ate only please). There will also be prizes awarded for the best carved pumpkins brought to the party. Cookies and hot cider will also be provided. Alterations by Linda 11:00 a.m. and will include a free spaghetti feed. The Cow- arts are being brought to Ver- nonia by the Vernonia Assem- bly of God Church (503-429- 0373) and the Vernonia Four- square Church (503-429- 1103). bie: 503-705-2173 or Robb: 503 429-7731. P.S. I don’t need to say farewell to the ‘50s decade un- til next summer, but, hey, this sounds like just the ticket to start my celebration! Any other locals just entering their sixties, see you November 3! Speaking of getting older: How did Richard Nixon feel with his notable senior mo- ment? When he arrived in France for the funeral of French President George Pompidou in April l974, his mind must have been elsewhere…at the airport, he declared with exuberance: “This is a great day for France!” 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 Fr ee ! A 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe recently donated to the Vernonia Po- lice Department. Information about the vehicles currently be- ing used in Vernonia is included in Chief Mat Workman’s Did You Know column starting on page 18. Leaves are turn- ing, air getting c o o l e r, signaling t h a t chang- ing of the season is on the docket! On the docket here at the Center: Join us Monday, October 29, for our Halloween festivities: Best cos- tume prizes, men, women and kids! Also…read on. For those interested in the Senior Center Christmas Bazaar: Our new date this year is November 17 and 18. Tables are $10. Call our Center for in- formation at 429-3912. Oops…we didn’t mean to leave out Weyerhauser as a generous donor to our Hunting and Fishing Raffle. We sincere- ly thank everyone who helped us; including Elaine James! It was a very successful event, and again thanks to the public and all the donors. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: I am happy to an- nounce I have a Senior Com- panion in place; Rosy McCoy, a long time Vernonia resident, will be glad to assess your need of having her come to sit with a loved one. Call my office for information: This is a free service. Call 503-429-9112. Community Action Team’s Veterans Service Representa- tive: Joe Pyle: 503-366-6580. What’s this that just came across my desk? H-m-m-m-m- “Say Farewell to the ‘50s” SOCK HOP! Now that sounds like a fun way to spend a Satur- day night! Looks like November 3 at 7:00 p.m. is going to go in my calendar; how ‘bout yours? Professional D.J., refresh- ments, ‘50s style dance les- sons for all of us that go, wear- ing our socks or saddle shoes only please. So “OH BOY!” dig out those shoes and Buddy Holly glasses, and come to the Vernonia Grange, 375 North Street. Cost: $3.00 adults, $1.00 kids. Info numbers, To- Fun for the whole family! Vernonia First Christian Church 410 North Street 7 - 8:30 p.m. October 31st Refreshments & G a m e s Cup Walk,Ring Toss, Dart Toss,Face Painting, Gold Fish,and Much More 503-429-7865 For more information call 429-6522 or 429-4901
