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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 2010)
The INDEPENDENT, September 16, 2010 Senior Center News Final First Friday activities, Oct. 1 We all need to keep track of our blood pres- sure but, if you’ve been neglectful lately, it’s time to take care of that little task Put the fourth Wednesday of each month on your calendar for a free blood pressure check at your Senior Cen- ter. It’s convenient and the price is right! 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. If you want lunch to go, it’s only $5.00 to call ahead and place your order. In addition to good food, lunchtime provides a variety of activities: Monday lunches include bin- go starting at 11:45 a.m, diners play free. The Five Area Lunch is on the last Monday, at Clatskanie this month, on September 27. The last Wednesday of each month, Wauna Federal Credit Union provides diners with free ice cream. And birthday celebrants are honored at lunch on the last Friday of each month. And don’t forget everybody’s favorites – the Golden Oldies entertain every Wednesday, usu- ally starting well before lunch and continuing af- ter lunch. The center has wheelchairs for rent in the Thrift Shop. If you or someone you know needs a wheelchair, call Pauline Coffman for informa- tion. The Thrift Shop also has great bargains for the public, with everything going for half price 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 during the last week of every month. The Thrift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The public can enjoy great breakfasts on Fri- days from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for just $3.50 per person. Maple bars are made fresh daily for $1.00 each! If you want maple bars for a gather- ing of any kind, call 503-429-3912 a day or two ahead and place your order. Meals on Wheels are available for those who are home-bound. Call Rosie McCoy to find out how to put this great service to work. Foot Care is scheduled on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, at $15 per person. Call Marilyn Albro, R.N., for an ap- pointment, at 503-429- 0406. Welcome Additions Evalynn Ione Burch Evalynn Ione Burch was born August 5, 2010 to Dylan and Michelle Burch of Vernon- ia. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Grandparents are Jeff and Heidi Burch of Vernonia and Wade and Linda McShannon of Beaverton. Great-grandparents are Er- rold and Nancy Burch of Ver- nonia, Loretta Gardner of Port- land, and Ed and Gladys Tasa of Burns. Ancient Earth Farms Grow it yourself or buy it here ready to eat Now featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, lettuce and celery We accept Vernonia Cares vouchers Page 7 10% discount for seniors New Fall & Winter Hours Starting October 12 th Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will be closed first week of October for winter planting 503-789-5597 18209 Keasey Rd.,Vernonia www.ancientearthfarms.com Vernonia’s last First Friday event of the season will be held at the Scout Cabin in Hawkins Park from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Open Air Market. Also part of the First Friday celebration will be: Memoria: In Progress – a memorial project to those actu- al documented victims of lynch- ing and racial violence in the United States beginning in 1865, presented by Marilyn Michele Kunkel, formerly of Vernonia and LaShawnda Crowe Storm. Chip Bubl and the OSU Co- lumbia County Master Garden- ers will display the why’s and how-to’s of composting. Meet the worms, enzymes, bacteria and fungi that turn your ordi- nary garbage and garden trim- mings into richly fragrant, black gold – compost. Also, artists and crafters will include Randal Harvey, Walter Neuman, Cat Helmer, Marla Paden, Kathy Larsen, and Nicole Gray. Most events and displays will be held over as part of Salmon Festival on Saturday, October 2. For further info contact epaleck@gmail.com or 503- 704-5970. September 23 is the first day of Fall