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announcements/obituaries/classifieds
november8
2011
In Memory of... 2011-12 Columbia County Assessment and
Alan Ray Jasper
Alan Ray Jasper, 62, passed
away October 21, 2011 at his home in
Birkenfeld, OR. A Celebration of Life
open house was held at the Fishhawk
Lake Clubhouse, Birkenfeld, on
Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 AM
to 3:00 PM.
Alan is survived by his wife,
Nancy Ernst Jasper, their daughter,
Allyson, her husband, Phil Broughton,
and their two daughters, Skylar (5) and
Samantha (2).
Alan was owner of Turn-a-
Round Sales and lived in Hillsboro
for 20 years until he suffered from a
disabling stroke in 2000. Since then he
and Nancy lived at their ‘dream’ home
at Fishhawk Lake near Birkenfeld until
his death.
Suggested memorials can be
sent in Alan’s memory to: Fishhawk
Lake Ecological Foundation, 9997
Beach Dr., Birkenfeld, OR 97016
or Talking Book and Braille Services,
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St.
NE, Salem OR 97301.
Property Tax Bills Explained
Due to the steep decline in
the real market value of residential
properties between January 1, 2010 and
January 1, 2011, many property owners
may see a decrease in their tax bill for the
first time since maximum assessed value
was set in 1997 by passage of Measure
50. This is due to the real market value
falling below the maximum assessed
value for these properties; therefore
the real market value becomes the
tax assessed value. In addition, if the
categorized consolidated rates exceed
the constitutional limits of $5 per
thousand for education districts or $10
per thousand for general government
limits when applied to the real market
value, the tax is further reduced by
compression. Based on permanent
operating rates, the consolidated
education rates for Saint Helens,
Scappoose, Vernonia and Rainier exceed
the $5 per thousand rate limit, and the
consolidated general government rates
for properties located inside the city
limits of Rainier and Clatskanie exceed
the $10 per thousand rate limit.
For the 2010-11 tax year,
only 579 out of a total of 23,204
residential properties countywide had
a tax assessed value lower than their
maximum assessed value. For the 2011-
12 tax year, this number has increased to
5838 out of a total of 23,026 residential
properties. The City of Clatskanie had
Serving since 1953
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home & Crematory
Plus Cemetery Costs
Providing personalized services
Caskets • Markers • Vaults • Urns
www.tualatinvalleyfa.com
Banks Union Point Cemetery
Turkey Dinner & Bazaar
Third Generation
Family Owned & Operated
Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt,
Gregory and Rachel Hoyt,
Samantha Humphrey,
Ross Mathews,
Dan Raney,
Peni Flores
Attendant: Ray Pelster
TUALATIN VALLEY
FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES
Direct Cremation $ 675
Direct Burial $ 875
the least percentage of properties at
9.29% that fell below the maximum
assessed value this year, while the Cities
of Saint Helens and Columbia City had
the highest percentage of properties at
40.46% that fell below the maximum
assessed value.
All properties have market
trends developed by analyzing sales
in each market area to determine the
current tax year’s increase or decrease in
value. For the current assessment date
of January 1, 2011, all sales in 2010 are
reviewed and compared to the January
1, 2010 value. Real market values for
residential properties decreased an
average of 20% countywide. Property
owners of townhouses and row houses
in Saint Helens and Columbia City will
see the greatest decrease of 36%, while
property owners of rural residential
properties in the Clatskanie dikeland
area will see an increase of 3% in their
real market value.
For residential properties that
are currently electronically recalculated
annually, the sales are analyzed using
the recalculated value, not the actual
previous year value. This means that
the trend applied to the previous year
value shown on the tax statement is not
likely to equal this year’s value. Real
market values of residential property
located in Saint Helens, Columbia City,
and Vernonia (both city and rural) were
Jeffrey & Kathryn Hoyt
2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161
741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611
E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com
Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
(Hillsboro) 237 West Main St.
503-693-7965
(Beaverton) New Location
12270 SW First St. • 503-641-9060
Saturday
December 3rd
Bazaar: 10 AM - 7 PM
Dinner: Noon - 7 PM
Anonymous
Donor
Vernonia’s
2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126
Serving all cemeteries for
marker sales and installation
All proceeds go to the maintenance of the
Banks Union Point Cemetery.
CLASSIFIED ADS
support
of
Adults
$12
Seniors 65+
$10
Children 5-12 $8
4 & under
Free
Forest Grove Memorial Chapel
Classified Ad Rates
$5/month
Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE
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in
Banks Elementary School Cafeteria
42350 Trellis Way, Banks
Serving since 1873
recalculated this year. A recalculation
does not include a physical inspection of
property, but rather is a computer assisted
recalculation of values by analyzing and
using current market data and local cost
modifiers. While this method does not
identify properties that may have more
or less than typical maintenance, it
provides the most efficient and accurate
method of valuing properties at 100%
of real market value each year between
physical reappraisals. A reappraisal of
the city of Rainier and the surrounding
rural area was completed for this year
and the real market values in these areas
will reflect any changes noted from the
physical inspection by county appraisers.
For market areas that have not
yet been physically reappraised and
converted to recalculation, the trend is
applied to the actual previous year value.
Reappraisal for the Clatskanie area and
for personal property manufactured
structures countywide are scheduled for
the 2012-13 tax year, Rural Saint Helens
and Warren for the 2013-14 tax year, and
the Scappoose area for the 2014-15 tax
year. In 2015-16, both commercial and
industrial properties are scheduled for
reappraisal.
Real market values for
commercial
properties
remained
unchanged due to a lack of sales
data. While many businesses may be
Voice
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FOR RENT
FOR SALE
SERVICES
5 bdrm, 3 bath house in Vernonia. $750/mo + utilities. 1st +
deposit. 503-793-0921
3 Studio Apts. Available - 409 Rose Ave. $400 rent, $400
depost. Call Tim 503-396-3371
3 Bdrm, 2 bath Townhouse - now available. $722/mo.
Blue Heron Hollow. Equal Housing Opportunity. Water,
sewer, garbage paid. Tax credit. 503-429-6052
Commercial BBQ - on trailer, with sink, has passed Health
Dept. inspection. Call Larry Snethen 503-819-5636
Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a professional with 30
years experience. $25/hr. John 503-235-8996
Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units in Clatskanie.
20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/
AmEx accepted. 503-728-2051
WANTED
I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical instruments. Call
John 503-235-8996
PUBLIC NOTICES
Need Food Assistance? We’re willing to help. Verno-
nia Cares Food Bank, 627 Adams Avenue. Open Tues and
Thurs, 10am - 2pm. Call 503-429-1414.
Weekly Auction--New auction hours. Weekly auctions every
Thurs, preview 5:30 PM, auction 6:30 PM. We buy gold,
silver, coins, household items, estates. 114 S. 17th Street,
St. Helens. 503-396-5898 or www.EstateAuctionsNW.com
Treharne Firewood Service-- Fir cut, split and delivered -
$170/ cord local. Jerry Budge 503-429-1811
GAR AGE SALE
Garage Sale- Household goods, dolls, Christmas items and
misc. Nov.12, 9 AM - ? 242 Bridge Street, Vernonia.
HELP WANTED
Free Horse Stall-- Board your horse, self care in exchange
for farm work/cleaning stalls for small livestock. Approx.
10 hrs total labor per week. Great riding trails close by. Near
Vernonia Airport. Contact Heather 503-502-6703
Photo Restoration and enlargements. Save your family
photos before they’re gone forever! Have your pics digitally
repaired, enlarged or copied. I will pick up & deliver. Call
503-980-3289
Safety Course Classes - Required for the Oregon Concealed
Handgun License-fulfills application requirements. Also
personalized firearms proficiency training classes available.
Small classes ensure individual attention. Local and flexible
scheduling. Please call 503-429-7342 for details.
VA C AT I O N R E N TA L
Rockaway Beach House - Two/2 bedroom units. $95/$115
or both $200. Stay 5 nights and the next 2 are free. Pets al-
lowed with fee. Check our website for more info www.pcez.
com/~flyby or call 503-556-5850
