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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 18, 2012)
The INDEPENDENT, July 18, 2012 Community Garage Sale date set, call to get your sale on the map Vernonia’s Annual Commu- nity-Wide Garage Sale will be held August 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In past years, over 45 locations have participated in the Sale. All businesses and residents wishing to be included on the map may sign up by calling He- len Bateman at Vernonia Real- ty, 503-429-6203. There is no charge to be included on the map, but the last day to sign up is August 21. The map will be available Friday, August 24. Boy Scout flamingoes are flying, you can decide where they land Boy Scout Troop 201 has announced the return of the flamingoes to Vernonia. The flocks returned on July 11 and will ‘fly away’ again in late Au- gust. The flocks appear at nightfall with the sender’s anonymity protected. This is a troop fundraiser for Boy Scout Camp so donations are welcome. For questions, or to order a flock, contact Tera Roberts at 503-429-6006. osquito Lodge Lavender OPEN HOUSE July 21st, Noon - 4 pm Lavender Season Hours July 21st to July 29th Noon to 4:00 pm Closed Wednesdays Fresh and Dried Lavender $5 a bunch 58329 Wilson Cutoff Road, Vernonia Barb & Kathy Larsen 503-429-0589 Come see what we have growing! Open Daily 11 a.m. Great Food Biker Friendly July 21 st Spin Cycle July 28 th Random Access Aug 3 th , 4 th Third Member All Bands start at 9 P.M. Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4 pm - 7 pm Ladies Night: Wed. 5 pm - Midnight Open until midnight Sun-Thu & until 2:30 a.m. Fri, Sat. 733 Bridge St., Vernonia 503-429-9999 Page 7 Senior Center News It’s summer so many of you have things to do and places to go, but don’t forget to keep track of your blood pressure while you’re doing those things and going to those places. Get your blood pressure checked free, here at the senior center, next Wednesday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. This monthly service is provided by Columbia County Public Health. Although summer is here, it seems that it just started a few days ago, and it’s a bit surprising to realize that Jamboree is just around the cor- ner. Your senior center will again host the annu- al breakfast on Saturday and Sunday during Jamboree as a fund raiser for our local food bank. Watch for more details. Also during Jam- boree, the center Thrift Shop will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The center’s regular Friday breakfast will also be served during Jamboree, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast for all ages is just $3.50 per per- son. Maple bars are 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. 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. You can enjoy ice cream at lunch on the last Wednesday of each month, courtesy of Wauna Federal Credit Union, and the July birthday lunch will be on Friday, July 27. This month’s Five Area Lunch will be in Rainier on Monday, July 30. Sign up to join us. 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 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