The INDEPENDENT, June 16, 2011
Calling all world travelers: Come
to the Library’s Reading Program
Readers of all ages will trav-
el the globe this summer as
Vernonia Public Library pres-
ents “One World, Many Stories”
during their summer reading
program. Children will explore
places from Oceania to Russia
through stories, crafts, music,
dance, and other activities.
The 2011 Summer Reading
Program is open to young peo-
ple, ages 1 through 13, with
programs, prize drawings, story
hours, movie matinees and
more. Families are invited to
join the Read-to-Me portion of
the program. Registration for
“One World, Many Stories” has
begun. Registration forms can
be picked up at the Vernonia
Public Library, Washington
Grade School office, or Vernon-
ia City Hall.
The first events in the pro-
gram will take place Tuesday,
June 28 and Thursday, June
30. On June 28, from 10 to 11
a.m. there will be Story &
Craft/Activity Time. Other dates
for this activity are July 5, July
12, July 19 and July 26 (all at
10 to 11 a.m.) June 30 will be
the Washington County Muse-
um – School Days Program,
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (This
event is open to all members of
the community). On July 7,
Hart’s Reptile World will be in
town (for the whole community
to attend) from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m.
For more information, call
the library at 503-429-1818. All
programs are free of charge.
Harrison is My Fair Lady princess
The Columbia River PUD
has announced the 2011 My
Fair Lady Court.
This year’s My Fair Lady
princesses are Sally Harrison of
Vernonia, Kay Jillson of St. He-
lens, Diane Grube of Scappoose,
Liz Sandahl of Rainier, and Don-
na Haman of Clatskanie.
The My Fair Lady pageant is
held each year during the Co-
lumbia County Fair to recog-
nize senior women for their out-
standing service in our commu-
nity. The CRPUD organizes the
pageant each year in conjunc-
tion with the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program and Colum-
bia River Fire and Rescue.
The Columbia County Fair
and Rodeo will be held July 13
- 17. The fire chiefs from each
city will judge the pageant dur-
ing the fair.
Welcome Additions
Augustus Anthony Pap-
ineau
Augustus Anthony Papineau
was born May 30, 2011, to Ko-
rtni and Joe Papineau of
Prineville. He weighed 6
pounds, 14 ounces and was 21
inches long.
Grandparents are Tony and
Dana Hyde of Vernonia, Jay
Papineau of Heppner, and
Lorene Papineau of Bend.
His great-grandmother is
Helen Hiveley of Vernonia.
VHS 1971 class holds 40th reunion
The Vernonia High School
class of 1971 will hold their
40th reunion on Saturday, Au-
gust 6, Jamboree weekend.
The reunion will be held at
the Scout Cabin in Hawkins
Park (adjacent to the swimming
hole) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
All graduates and spouses
are invited, as well as members
of other classes who were ac-
quaintances.
Please RSVP by calling
Steve or Marilyn Landers at
503-429-4543 or email Lan-
ders_family@hotmail.com.
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Senior Center News
Keeping (and taking) your prescription drugs
on schedule can sometimes be frustrating. If you
have questions about handling your meds, come
to your senior center tomorrow, June 17, at 11
a.m. for information on managing your prescrip-
tions.
Free blood pressure checks are available on
the 4th Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m.
to noon.
The Vernonia Senior Center is really apprecia-
tive of everyone involved in last week’s very suc-
cessful plant sale. Thank you to all of you who
donated and/or purchased plants and other gar-
den-related items.
The Center will be closed Monday, July 4th,
for Independence Day. That will be a good day to
enjoy the parade at 4:00 p.m., and fireworks lat-
er in the evening.
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
prefer lunch to go, for only $5.00 you can call
ahead and place your order.
On the last Wednesday of each month, Wau-
na Federal Credit Union makes a good lunch
even better by providing diners with free ice
cream. This month’s lunch honoring those with
June birthdays, will be on Friday, June 24th.
Great breakfasts are always available on Fri-
days at the Senior Center, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast for all ages is just $3.50 per person.
Maple bars are also made fresh daily for $1.00
each! If you want maple bars for a gathering of
any kind, call 503-429-3912 a day or two ahead
and place your order.
The Senior Center Thrift Shop is open Mon-
day through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You won’t want to miss the Half Price Sale dur-
ing the first week of each month, when every-
thing is on sale.
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.
Assorted breads, rolls and pastries are avail-
able at the Center nearly every day. It’s first-
come, first-served, either free or whatever you
can donate.
The Senior Center Thrift Shop is open Mon-
day through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The prices are always great, but it’s even thriftier
during the half price sale in the first week of each
month.
If you need a wheelchair or other durable
health care equipment, or if you have something
that is no longer used, call thrift shop Manager
Pauline Coffman to put equipment to work.
Vernonia Senior Citizens Center:
446 Bridge Street
Hours: Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Senior Information Assistance Rep:
Rosie McCoy
Thrift Shop Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 503-429-3912
Do you know the signs of elder abuse?
Do you know what the top
five warning signs are of elder
abuse? Most people do not.
The Fifth Annual World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day was
held June 15. Communities
around the world and through-
out Oregon used this opportu-
nity to raise awareness of elder
abuse, neglect and exploita-
tion. Elder abuse occurs in pri-
vate homes as well as in resi-
dential facilities.
“A recent national survey re-
vealed that one in 10 seniors
had experienced some type of
mistreatment during the previ-
ous year,” explained Fred
Steele, Oregon Department of
Human Services community
adult protective services man-
ager. “However, only one in five
cases or fewer are actually re-
ported,” he said. “June 15 pro-
vided a unique opportunity for
us to raise public awareness of
elder abuse and to enlist public
understanding, which is vital to
Two Vernonians
finish college
elder abuse prevention,” Steele
said.
The most prevalent warning
signs are:
• Unexplained weight loss,
malnutrition, or dehydration;
• Changes in personality or
behavior;
See Signs on page 9
Western Oregon University
has announced that Brent
Thompson of Vernonia has
earned a Bachelor’s Degree in
Criminal Justice.
Kortni Papineau, formerly
Kortni Hyde of Vernonia, has
graduated from Oregon State
University with a Master’s De-
gree in Teaching.
G OOD F OOD
G OOD F RIENDS
G OOD T IMES
831 Bridge St.
Vernonia, OR
503-429-0214