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The INDEPENDENT, May 2, 2012 Page 7 Senior Center News 64 customers brought 4800 lbs. of hazardous waste, 4300 lbs. of paint, and 300 lbs. of batteries, etc. (“universal wastes”) to the Household Hazardous Waste collection event, put on by Columbia County on April 21. Mothers’ Day will be Sunday, May 13, but the Vernonia Senior Center will have a special din- ner on Wednesday, May 9 at noon, to honor those special ladies called “Mom”. Each mother will receive a boutonniere, and there will be drawings for prizes. Don’t miss this special day. The center’s annual Plant & Garden Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2. This is a major fund raiser to help provide the many services available for our senior citizens, and for the community, as well. Please look over your collection of plants, bulbs, yard art, etc. that you would like to donate. Call Jack Harvey at 503- 429-4080 if you can volunteer your time for the plant sale, or to arrange for pick up of your do- nations. The center’s board of directors meets on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Your questions and suggestions are welcome, so why not at- tend the May be willing to designate some 11 board funds for this event. meeting? Donations can be dropped This is the off at the Fire Station (make first week of your checks payable to VRF- the month, PD) and mark clearly on your which means check or envelope that the that every- money is to go toward the fire- thing in the works show. There will also be senior center a drop-off site at the Pancake thrift shop is Breakfast on May 5. Come en- joy a great breakfast and help out the Volunteer Fire Associa- tion. For more information con- tact Loren Loomis at 503-396- 8433 (cell) or email to loren. loomis@intel.com. 4th of July fireworks donations needed With the recent relocation of Tom Ramsey to Hermiston, the fate of our traditional 4th of July fireworks show looked ques- tionable. While we miss Tom’s pres- ence here, and are thankful for his many years of service in our community, we are happy to announce that he left us with another licensed and fully qual- ified replacement for the fire- works show. Lt. Loren Loomis, of the Vernonia Rural Fire Pro- tection District, has stepped forward and volunteered to take over responsibility for the show. Tom also raised all the mon- ey to fund the fireworks show. It costs approximately $5,000 to put on a display of the same Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 13 caliber we have enjoyed for the last few years. This is not a sponsored event and the city does not set aside funds for this activity – the money has come from individual donations by businesses, residents and organizations in our area. In order to have a fireworks show again this 4th of July, the materials need to be pur- chased by the first of June. This leaves only a small win- dow of time to raise the funds necessary. Please consider making a donation and talk to your friends, civic group, or or- ganization to see if they would half price. Take advantage of this monthly oppor- tunity because you won’t find better prices any- where else. You don’t have to be a member to enjoy com- panionship and good food at the center. Dinner is served Monday through Friday at noon, with a $4.00 donation suggested for those 60 and old- er, and $5.00 for those under 60. If you prefer your meal to go, call ahead and place your order. Meals to go are $5.00. Breakfast is available every Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at $3.50 per person regardless of age. Maple bars made fresh daily are $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. 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. Every Friday after lunch is game time. Relax with others while you sharpen your poker or pinochle skills. You can also bring along your suggestions for other Friday activities. A little bird whispered that Scrabble players are want- ed; if you’re interested, put your name on the list. Vernonia Senior Citizens Center: 446 Bridge Street Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thrift Shop open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 503-429-3912 Made in Vernonia Bit of something handmade for everyone! 805 Bridge Street 503-429-0111 Vernonia Health Fair May 5, 10 am to 3 pm Vernonia School Cafeteria 249 Bridge St. (green building) Hearing Exams • Li on s Cl ub - Sight & bile & Emergency • Re d Cr os s - Bloodmo n Preparedness Informatio ln es s - Glucose, • Ve rd ur a Fa m ily Wel nsity testing Cholesterol and Bone de fasting til 3 pm) (fasting 10-12 am, non- n ci l - Nutrition informatio • Or eg on Da ir y Co un rcise & BMI testing • Pe nn y Co stl ey - Jazze fo - Medical and Exercise In • Ca ro l M cI nt yr e, ND ntal Information • Ve rn on ia De nt al - De n Co al iti on & • Ve rn on ia Pr ev en tio ug Take-back 12 - 2 pm * Ve rn on ia Po lic e - Dr Vernonia Volunteer Firefighter’s 5th Annual Pancake Feed! 8 am - 12 pm Open Tue., Thu. & Sat. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
