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Thursday A u gu st 21,1980 Vernonia Freedom—Page 3 routes. Surveys can be returned by mail or by deposit at any grocery store throughout the county. The available 1980 census data is insufficient for the agency’s use. So, in preparing, n ext year’s work plan, com m unity action m ust rely on population statistics that are out of date or inadequate. The results of this survey will describe the current characteristics of the county’s residents and those issues that -they feel are important in their community. With this knowledge, CAT can plan effective and efficient programs that meet the needs of the citizens it serves. The information requested from each 'survey will be used for statistical purpsoes only and w ill remain confidential. Respondents do not need to put their names on the survey. Dorothy White, a representative from the Vernonia Senior Center will be available to promote and co-ordinate the distribution and return of surveys. If residents have questions about the survey, they can also call 397-4000 for more details. County clerk heads statewide committee During August, the Community Action Team (CAT) of Columbia County will be conducting a needs assessment survey of the county. Within the next two weeks, Reta C. Kerry, Columbia County Clerk, the agency will be mailing surveys to every boxholder of all city and rural w as appointed Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the County Clerks Association of Oregon at the 68th Annual Convention held at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville, Oregon. To assist Reta, the following persons were named: Sue Proffit, County Clerk of Wasco County; Maxine Foster, County Clerk of Josephine County; Shirley L.. Bolin, County Clerk of Union County; June Wagner, County Clerk of Tillamook County; Delbert W. Riley, County Clerk of Linn County, and Alan Robertson of Multnomah County. ✓ ' ' ROBERT ANDREW BRO W NING - ATTORNEYS PC 359-4456 in Ballad Towne Square L Box 928—Forest Grove, Ore. 97116__ , NEXTTO S U N N Y S ID E M A R K E T 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month for information and appointments CALL 5 5 6 -3 0 8 4 DRAFTING & DESIGN Commercial & Residential for construction, permits, loans etc. Dee Ehlen Vadnais 42 9-76 52 or 755-25 08 B ark D ust Hemlock BLUEBERRIES For Sale U-Pick & We Pick A lb e rt L. Schalock 1313 E. Cherry 429-3582 U-HAUL or WE DELIVER Steve Poetter or Jack Christofferson 429-4451 755-2473 VERNONIA CLINIC 622 Bridge St. 429-2675 DR. W. EARL BUCHANAN OPTOMETRIST ROBERT W. THOMPSON D.M.D., P.C. GENERAL DENTISTRY OFFICE HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm * Fridays only OFFICE HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm Monday and Friday Appointments may be made by Telephone on Monday and Friday. A Mothers of Twins Club is currently being organized in Columbia and northw est .Multnomah Counties. A ll mothers of twins in these areas are encouraged to call Lynnda Fuller, 543- 7086 or Jenny Sextion, 397-6296. The club will be affiliated with the Northwest Association of Mothers of Twins Clubs and will have objectives similar to those of other twins clubs: 1. To exchange ideas that will benefit all members. 2. To exchange twin clothing and equipment. 3. To meet and share social activities. 4. To encourage individuality of twins. 6. To increase the awareness of the special needs of each singleton child who is in daily competition with multiple birth children. Membership in the organization will be open to mothers of twins (or triplets) of all ages. Anyone interested may call 543- 7086 or 397-6296. Track meet tonight CAT takes poll VALLEY VETERINARY OUTPATIENT CLINIC Tw ins club formed FREE Examination and Estimates (Not Including x-Rays} Will barter and exchange items of value for services rendered. First Annual Twilight Track Meet - August 21, 1980. All age groups, 8 and under through 60 and over. 6 pm field events begin - 7 pm running events begin. No limit on events entered. All events held at St. Helens Sr. High Track. State Fair tickets go on sale by Richard L. Best Again this year, persons planning to attend the Oregon State Fair August 23 - September 1, can save money and support Oregon’s 4-H program by buying their tickets in advance. According to Ron Campbell, Executive Director, the Oregon 4-H Foundation has an exclusive arrangement with the State Fair to sell $3 admission tickets for $2.50. The foundation will receive 50 cents from each ticket sold. Tickets will go on sale about August 1 at Oregon Fred Meyer stores and at County offices of the Oregon- State University Extension Service. The advanced ticket sale plan was used the last two years and raised several thousand dollars for the foundation to use Regular Meetings And Events T.O.P.S.—T hursdays a t Christian Church 7pm Story Time a t Library—Thursdays 3:30 to 4 pm Vernonia School D istrict 47J Board Meeting—2nd Thursdays a t School D istrict office 8 pm. Vernonia Grange—2nd Saturday at Grange Hall 8 pm Natal Grange—2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Natal Grange Hall 8 pm Vernonia City Council— 1st & 3rd Mondays a t City Hall 8 pm T.O.P.S. (Jewell)—a t 7 pm Vernonia P lanning Comm ission— 1st & 3rd Wednesdays a t City Hall 8 pm Izaak W alton League—3rd Thursday a t W est Oregon Elect. 7:30 pm Mist-Birkenfeld Quick Response Unit— 3rd Thursday at Mist School 7:30 pm Senior Schedule M O N D A Y -Painting Class 10-3 W E D N E S D A Y -1st & 2nd Wed. Bingo after SNAPP 2nd & 4th Wed. Womens swimming T H U R SD A Y —V an av ailab le for shopping in Vernonia 2nd & 3rd Thur. Pinochle after SNAPP SNAPP—Monday-Friday a t noon PA PER ROLLING—Every day Board of D irectors M eeting—1st Friday a t 2 pm COLCO T ransportation M eeting— 2nd Friday a t 10 am County Council of Seniors—Friday a t 1 pm Hearing Aid Representative a t Center 3rd Friday 10-12:30 C o u n ty N u tritio n M e e tin g —1 s t Tuesday a t 2 pm N utrition Steering Committee Meet ing— 2nd Tuesday a t 2 pm in support of the Extension Service’s youth education program. The foundation receives money from the private sector to be used to help finance new 4-H program ideas, to support volunteer 4-H leader and 4-H member training program s, anck to develop the Oregon 4-H Center near Salem, Campbell explained.