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The INDEPENDENT, January 15, 2009 Cameron and Caspers set March wedding date Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay 50 Years Ago This Month The January 22, 1959, issue of the Vernonia Eagle included the following news story on the front page: Polio vaccine shots will be giv- en in all doctors’ offices in Colum- bia county the week of February 2 - 7 for an administrative fee of $1.00 through the cooperation of the Columbia County Medical So- ciety and the Columbia county chapter of the National Founda- tion. The doctors voted to participate in this last vaccination program following a talk by Chapter Chair- man Earl Seawright Tuesday. The Salk vaccine is being bought with funds raised by longshoremen dur- ing the March of Dimes last year. All residents who have not completed three shots are urged to take advantage of this opportunity. Seawright pointed out that paralyt- ic polio increased 43 percent in 1958. Persons over 40 should also seek protection, he said, citing an instance where a 65-year-old woman, Mrs. Dora Williams of Eugene, was flown to Rancho Los Amigos in Los Angeles a few weeks ago in an iron lung. Seawright said, “The epidemic in Detroit last fall, with a total of 867 polio cases and 23 deaths proves that nowhere near enough vaccine has been used to prevent epidemics such as this.” The Mothers’ March in Colum- bia county, which accounts for al- most one-third of total March of Dimes income, will be made Thursday evening, January 29 be- tween 7 and 8 p.m. Jayme Cameron and Pete Caspers, of Peosta, Iowa, have announced their engage- ment. The wedding is planned for March 28 in Dubuque, Iowa. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Keith and Allyson Cameron of Vernonia and Kathy and Warren Bell of Gale- na, Illinois. She attended Port- land Community College and is currently employed as an Ad- vertising Representative at The Galena Gazette. The groom-elect is the son of Rusty and Cheryl Caspers of Anamosa, Iowa and Julie and Brad Hansen of Olin, Iowa. He graduated from the Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and is employed as a Heavy Equip- ment Operator for Wending Quarries, Inc. Hello o u t there! If you’re wonder- i n g where I went – my fami- ly kid- napped me New Year’s. Now let me explain myself. Hope you had a Happy New Year. My T.V. lost its memory due to all the power outages in Decem- ber. My son and family came to pick it up and take it to a doctor in Portland (since there are NO T.V. repairmen in Vernonia or Scappoose). Had a lovely day. The weather concerned all – then came the flood warning. I got a call, “Pack your bag, I’m coming after you, no, “no-no’s”. You’re coming with us till this threat is over – we need peace of mind too.” So I left in a downpour. In Milwaukie it has been cold, icy, windy, noisy, quiet and yes, even 1/2 an inch of snow. Upside, I’ve been con- stantly with lights, heat, no shortage of food at hand. Played Scrabble, Rummikub, knitted, and am deep into J. Gr- isham’s “Rainmaker”. Now the downside, when you leave home in a hurry you can forget your brain (or part of it). Didn’t bring all of my bills, phone numbers, addresses (needed) and, mainly, no matter where you go a flood can follow you. Acquaintances of mine that live near Johnson Creek – one lost all and another got mighty sog- gy. So if the Golden Oldies played on Wednesday, I missed you all – hope some- one enjoyed the fruit cakes I left Christmas day at the Senior Center. Now – new storm coming, so the T.V. says. Night of the 6th – strong winds, heavy rain. Yes, it was. Shadow says she’s not fond of her roomies – two cats. Shadow’s lake walk is now along a VERY BUSY King Road. Hope to be home soon – chins up. Reach for your personal life goals Join free Police by the American Counseling Association Most of us have dreams and goals that we once thought were keys to our happiness, but that, for whatever reasons, we just never quite achieved. This doesn’t necessarily mean we’re not happy with our lives, but we still may feel frus- trated or disappointed about those unfulfilled dreams. While there’s no magic way to make all your dreams come true, you can take action to get closer to your life’s goals and to lessen those feelings of frustra- tion. A starting point is to put the past behind you. Holding on to unresolved anger and old re- sentments uses up energy and accomplishes nothing. Forget past hurts or abandonments and instead begin managing your daily life so that it reflects Please see page 22 Academy now The Vernonia Senior Police Academy will start January 27, at 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Cen- ter. Call Karen Miller at 503- 429-9112 to sign up, or just show up for the first class. Police Academy is free to anyone 50 years of age and over who lives and/or works in Columbia County. VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Lawyers available for sliding fee Appointments with attorneys on family law issues are being made available by Columbia County Legal Aid and St. An- drews Legal Clinic. There will be a sliding fee scale for middle and low income clients. Half-hour appointments are available on the third Thursday of each month, starting today, and also on February 19 and March 19. Appointments are Page 9 Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access • Commercial Rates available between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. for a $35 fee. Call 503-397-1628 for an ap- pointment. 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