The INDEPENDENT, October 21, 2010
Welcome Additions
Amelia Quinn Grant
Amelia Quinn Grant was
born August 13, 2010, to An-
drea and Jason Grant of Ver-
nonia. She weighed 8 pounds
and was 20 inches long.
She joined her siblings,
Nolan, Taylor and Huxley, at
the family home.
Grandparents are Clem and
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Senior Center News
Betty Grant of West Linn, Linda
& Bruce Tellef of Vernonia,
Theresa and Ken Carter of
Cornelius and Rich Jones of
Olympia, Washington.
Great-grandparents include
Norbert Pelster, formerly of
Vernonia, and Ray and Mary
Graland of Menifee, California.
Things will really be hopping next week at the
Vernonia Senior Center, with lots of fun and lots
of laughter. Witches and clowns are threatening
to take over on Monday, October 25, for the cen-
ter’s Halloween Costume Party, with prizes for
the best man’s costume and the best woman’s
costume. But that’s not all…Vernonia is hosting
the 5 Area Lunch that day, and our great cook,
Connie, is preparing a turkey dinner with all the
trimmings. Again, that’s not all…musical enter-
tainment will be provided by the Blind Rootin’
Hogs! Okay, that’s all for Monday.
On Wednesday, free blood pressure checks
are available from 11 a.m. to noon. Wauna Fed-
eral Credit Union will provide diners with free ice
cream. And birthday celebrants will be honored
at lunch on Friday.
If that isn’t enough, next week is also Half-
Price Week at the Senior Center Thrift Shop.
Everything will be on sale at half-price…chil-
dren’s and adult clothing, housewares of all
kinds, books, linens, games, puzzles, shoes and
more. Don’t miss these bargains, regardless of
what you’re looking for. Thrift Shop hours are
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This is also a great place to donate your gen-
tly used, but no longer needed items. You can be
sure that someone else will appreciate what you
can no longer use, and you will help support the
senior center at the same time.
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.
Every Friday is Game Day, from 1:00 to 3:00
p.m., or until the last game is finished.
If you enjoy needlework – quilting, crocheting,
knitting, or any other sort – bring your project to
the Senior Center on Tuesdays, any time from
10:30 a.m. to closing, and enjoy the company of
other needleworkers as you work.
Because of the November and December hol-
idays, foot care schedules will be altered. The
November dates will be Friday, the 5th and Tues-
day, the 23rd. December dates will be Friday, the
10th, and Tuesday, the 21st. Call foot care
provider Marilyn Albro at 503-429-0406 for an
appointment.
Last Saturday’s Soup Supper and Game
Night was well-supported, with 24 people enjoy-
ing good food and 11 of them staying for games.
There will be another food and game night in No-
vember, with the date, food and time to be an-
nounced. Remember, this event is for all ages, it
is not limited to senior citizens.
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
Vigil tonight is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
One in four women will be
physically or sexually assaulted
by a partner at some point in
her lifetime, regardless of her
socioeconomic status, race, re-
ligion, age or education level.
Domestic Violence has a signif-
icant impact on the community,
affecting children, the schools,
employers, hospitals, law en-
forcement and the judicial sys-
tem.
During October, the Colum-
bia County Women’s Resource
Center (CCWRC) will join with
communities across the nation
to recognize Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, celebrating
progress made in reducing do-
mestic violence, and to recom-
mit to making everyone’s home
a safe place for them.
• Today, Thursday, October
21, there will be a Ceremony of
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Light and Vigil for Domestic Vi-
olence survivors, in St. Helens’
McCormick Park at 5:30 p.m.,
mourning those who have died
because of domestic violence,
celebrating those who have
survived, and connecting those
who work to end violence.
• On Wednesday November
3, from 4-8:00 p.m., you can
eat at the St. Helens Burg-
erville, where 10 percent of all
sales will be donated to the Re-
source Center.
• Throughout the month of
October (and all year long!) you
can shop at Norma’s Place,
164 Little Street, St. Helens,
where your thrift store purchas-
es support the Resource Cen-
ter and a successful job training
program.
Last year, Columbia County
Women’s Resource Center re-
Vernonia
75%
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Plants ~ Antiques ~ balloons ~ Handmade Crafts
Stuffed Toys ~ Greeting Cards & More
OPEN Mon-Sat 10-6 ( 503) 429-2000
736 Bridge St. Vernonia www.vernoniaflorist.com
sponded to over 1,000 calls on
the 24-hour crisis line. The
Center provides emergency
shelter to women and their chil-
dren seeking refuge from do-
mestic violence. They help link
families to medical and mental
health care, legal assistance,
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831 Bridge St.
Vernonia, OR
503-429-0214
counseling, support groups, ed-
ucation, and safety planning,
as well as emotional support.
The Resource Center is the
only agency of its kind in Co-
lumbia County providing these
services to victims and sur-
vivors of family violence and
sexual assault.
The Center invites everyone
to support these efforts to raise
awareness of domestic vio-
lence and to help make Colum-
bia County a safe, healthy com-
munity for all families.
Josette
Mitchell
for
Mayor
Motivated.
Transparent.
Accountable.
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