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16 community/classifi ed ads march16 2017 Columbia County Parks Advisory Committee Seeks New Members Representation from Scappoose, citizens from Scappoose, Clatskanie could be used in a better manner. Further at the Columbia County Road Depart- or Vernonia are needed to provide per- development of the Crown-Zellerbach ment, 1054 Oregon St. in St. Helens. Clatskanie, Vernonia desired Columbia County is looking for parks enthusiasts residing in the county to serve on its Parks Advisory Commit- tee. Two citizens are needed to complete the roster. “Our county has beautiful parks, and we’re looking for people who have a passion for outdoor recreation to make them even better,” said Cathryn Ham- mond, committee chair. “With parks be- ing newly developed and a master plan to update, someone with master plan- ning or marketing expertise would be a good fi t.” Hammond stressed that to create a group that fully represents the county, Garage Sale Friday, March 17 9:00-3:00 Saturday, March 18 9:00-1:00 625 Jefferson Ave. Household items furniture clothing and much more HELP WANTED NOW HIRING Seasonal Park Ranger Assistants- $2,200 - $2,996 Monthly. The Park Ranger Assistant performs a variety of duties in operation, mainte- nance, interpretation, rule enforcement and resource conservation. To qualify, applicants must have six months of experience (paid or unpaid) perform- ing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Recep- tionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experi- ence (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.); OR six months of col- lege in any discipline (24 quarter hours / 16 Semester Hours). Application materi- als must be submitted through the State spective on behalf of their local area. “Though anyone who wants to advocate for parks and recreation is welcome,” she added. Committee members serve four-year terms. They review, advise and make recommendations to parks staff and the Columbia County Board of Commissioners on matters related to the county’s parks and marine facilities. This includes policy, operations, devel- opment, budget considerations, design and long range planning. Committee members also participate in events and assist in promoting parks facilities and activities. Upcoming projects include updating and streamlining the current Master Plan. First written in 1993 and updated in 2004, Hammond said the plan includes parks the county no longer manages, some not in use and others that Trail, Dibblee Beach, Prescott Beach and Hudson Park is also on the commit- tee’s agenda. Dibblee Beach access has been expanded through a new lease from the Oregon Department of State Lands. Hammond noted that options for the 115-acre park in Rainier may include adding a host site, boat access, horse trails and fi shing facilities. The committee is also looking to improve facilities at Prescott Beach on the banks of the Columbia River in Rainier, as well as those at the historic Hudson Park, a popular park also in Rainier. Currently the Parks Advisory Committee meets on the second Wednes- day of the month at 4:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public. Hammond urged those interested in serving to attend the April 12 meeting, which will take place The deadline to submit applica- tions for the Park Advisory Committee is March 31. Appointment to the com- mittee is subject to confi rmation by the Columbia County Board of Commis- sioners. A Volunteer Application Form can be found online or at the County Courthouse, 230 Strand St. in St. Helens. For more information, email Jan Green- halgh at jan.greenhalgh@co.columbia. or.us or call her at (503) 397-4322. About Columbia County: Columbia County, named for the Columbia River, covers 688 square miles. With a popula- tion of nearly 50,000, the county enjoys a strong economy and a healthy environ- ment. Nearly 62 miles of the Columbia River, which form its eastern and north- ern borders, offer a multitude of eco- nomic and recreational opportunities. Bottle Bill Redemption Value Increases to 10¢ April 1 The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reminds customers, retail- ers, and manufacturers that the redemp- tion value for eligible containers covered under Oregon’s Bottle Bill will increase from 5 cents to 10 cents beginning April 1, 2017. As of April 1, 2017 all eligible containers will receive a 10 cent refund regardless of the amount shown on the container. Containers redeemed before April 1, 2017 will be refunded at the rate of 5 cents per container. The following types of beverage containers, size three liters or less, are currently included in Oregon’s Bottle Bill: • Water/Flavored Water • Soda Water/Mineral Water • Carbonated Soft Drinks • Beer/Malt Beverages “We want to make the transition as smooth as possible for customers, re- tailers, and manufacturers,” says OLCC Executive Director Steve Marks. “Our goal is to provide resources for retailers so that they can help get the word out to consumers.” To ease the conversion and avoid confusion for customers, the Or- egon Liquor Control Commission has made a variety of tools available for re- tailers to post in store, at the cash regis- ter, and at reverse vending areas to help inform customers prior to the change. For more information on Or- egon’s Bottle Bill go to the OLCC’s website: http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/ pages/bottle_bill.aspx. of Oregon electronic E-recruit system. If you do not have access to the internet you can visit your local Employment Of- fi ce or local library. Please apply on or before April 10, 2017. Interviews will be held in late April or early May and the work start date will be June 1, 2017. Contact: Betsy Miller, Park Specialist, at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park (503) 324-0606 x221 or visit www.oregon- stateparks.org today. OPRD is an equal opportunity, affi rmative action employer committed to a diverse work place. Log on to www.columbia911.com and click on ‘Careers.’ For any questions call (503) 366- 6976. 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL- IST Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District (C911CD) is conducting a hir- ing process for full-time Communica- tions Specialists (9-1-1 Dispatcher-Call taker) to join our training program as limited training slots become available. Production workers wanted for entry level sawmill positions. Competitive wages and benefi t package. Must be able to pass drug screen and have a current driver’s license. Apply in person at 69480 Banzer Rd., Mist, OR 97016 Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council seeks Seasonal Reforesta- tion Specialist. Must possess valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable 4-wheel drive vehicle that can tow util- ity trailer. Able to plant trees weekly thru spring in the weather, lead crews, maintain nursey plantings and lift up to 80 lbs. Basic computer, mapping, pho- tography, record keeping, quality control and friendly communication skills de- sired. Self-motivation, strong work eth- ic, safety skills and background check required. Hourly wage and mileage reimbursement. Tools and equipment provided. Flexible work environment. Please email resume to: maggie@ne- halem.org - or mail to: Upper Nehalem Watershed Council, 1201 Texas Ave., Suite A, Vernonia, OR 97064 Cedar Ridge is currently seeking ap- plicants for part-time housekeep- ing and kitchen positions. The ideal candidates will be friendly, reliable, detail oriented and have good communication skills. Applicants must have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Expe- rience a plus, but not required. If inter- ested, visit www.visitcedarridge.com or email ryan@visitcedarridge.com. A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Angel Memorials Headstones Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 Locally owned in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries Accepted Order drawing at no charge online To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com Family Owned & Operated Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary
