Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 2010)
The INDEPENDENT, August 19, 2010 Senior Center News Welcome Additions Jake Lee and Brody James DeSpain Jake Lee and Brody James DeSpain were born July 28, 2010, to Megan and Jeremy Despain of Snoqualmie, Wash- ington. Jake Lee weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and Brody James weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces. They have joined their sis- ters, Madison and Katelyn, at the family home. Grandparents are Ritch and Sharon DeSpain of Spokane, Wash., and Nancy and James MacKerrow of Snoqualmie, Wash. Louise Hamnett of Vernonia is the boys’ great-grandmother. Welcome Additions Mariah Juliet Headley Mariah Juliet Headley was born August 4, 2010, to Bailey Page 7 M. Graf-Headley and Avionics Technician U.S. Navy Airman Aaron D. Headley of Vernonia. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Ed John- son and Linda Graf, and Craig and Karen Headley, all of Ver- nonia. Great-grandparents are Ur- sula Roggenkamp of Mil- waukie, Velma Headley of Galt, California, and Dan and Marge Lowrance of Vernonia. W E H AVE A LAN . P ROPHET S HARING P Hey, Seniors…you don’t want to miss the an- nual Vernonia Senior Center Picnic tomorrow, August 20, in the covered picnic area at Ander- son Park. The senior center will provide ham- burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings, plus beverages. The rest is potluck, so bring along your favorite summer potluck dish. There will be entertainment by the Golden Oldies, a drawing (originally scheduled for Jamboree) will be held for the garden fountain, and plenty of time to chat with others. In other words, join us for an enjoy- able day starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until we’re ready to leave. Change Alert: The center’s floors will be re- done over the Labor Day weekend, requiring a change from the regular hours. Including the thrift shop, it will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, and remain closed through Sep- tember 6. Everything will reopen on Tuesday, September 7, with regular hours. Except for the closure on Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. A $4.00 donation is suggested for those 60 and older, and $5.00 for those under 60. You may also order lunch to go, for only $5.00, by calling ahead and placing your order. On the last Wednesday of each month, Wauna Federal Credit Union provides diners with free ice cream. If you enjoy bingo, join us for lunch and free bingo on Mondays, starting at 11:45 a.m. Also, on the last Monday of each month, seniors from Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose and Vernonia may join others at whichever center is hosting the “5 Area Lunch.” If at least three peo- ple participate, CC Rider will provide a bus. Each person pays their own transportation and lunch. St. Helens is hosting the August 30 lunch; the September 27 lunch will be in Clatskanie. Tuesdays, starting at 10:30 a.m., needlework hobbyists enjoy the company of others as they work on their projects. On the fourth Wednesday of each month, free blood pressure checks are available from 11 a.m. to noon. Fridays feature games starting at 1:00 p.m. The Senior Center Thrift Shop is open Mon- day through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The whole month of August features a half price clearance sale on EVERYTHING! It’s a great time to check for back-to-school needs before going out of town. The thrift shop also has wheelchairs available for rent, call Pauline Coffman for information, and unused canes are needed. The center also wants to thank Sally Harrison for repainting the thrift shop sign, it‘s a great help. Foot Care is scheduled on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, at $15 per person. Call Marilyn Albro, R.N., for an appointment, at 503-429-0406. Vernonia Senior Citizens Center: 446 Bridge Street Senior Information Assistance Rep: Rosie McCoy Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thrift Shop Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone: 503-429-3912 New hours at St. Helens Transfer Station Due to economic conditions, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved clos- ing the Columbia County Transfer Station on Sundays., Beginning September 12, the Transfer Station will be closed every Sunday until fur- ther notice. The Sunday closure was recommended to the Board of Commissioners by the County Solid Waste Advisory Commit- tee in order to reduce opera- tional costs, and because of relatively low public usage on Sundays. The new Transfer Station hours of operation will be Mon- day through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ancient Earth Farms Grow it yourself or buy it here ready to eat Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays G OOD F OOD G OOD F RIENDS G OOD T IMES Summer’s End Clearance Sale! 4” Pots .50¢ Do you have gardening questions? Master Gardener Trainee Debbie Kepic-Fish, of Fish Bowl Flowers & Creation will provide the answers Saturdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm 831 Bridge St. Vernonia, OR 18209 Keasey Rd.,Vernonia 503-429-0214 www.ancientearthfarms.com 503-789-5597