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Jan. 29,1992, The INDEPENDENT Page 5 Spruce aphid does damage to shrubs and trees S m all but hardy spruce aphids can cause a lot of problems In the winter land scape if controls aren't ap plied promptly. "Spruce aphids will begin attacking spruce trees and other evergreen landscape shrubs and trees in late Jan uary and F eb ru ary," says Chip Bubl, Oregon State Uni versity Extension agricultural agent in Colum bia County. Spruce aphids are tiny, dull green aphids that increase rapidly in num bers shortly after their initial appearance. Spruce aphid damage is evident during the first warm days of spring. The needles of plants, pierced and sucked dry by the aphid, turn yellow or brow n and dro p to the ground. Bare limbs with nee dles remaining only on the outer tips are characteristic of Toll free line w ill take outage reports West Oregon Electric Co operative members may now call a toll free telephone num ber to report power outages or other emergencies if they live outside the 429 phone prefix. The toll free number is 1-800-777-1276; it w ill an sw er 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. M em bers w ithin the 429 phone prefix may also report problems at any time of the day or night by calling 429- 3021, the co-op's office num ber. This will also be on a 24- hour, year around basis. Phone sticke rs w ith the numbers were mailed to all members. If you didn't re ceive the stickers, you may call the office and request them. spruce aphid infestations. However, the damage is actually done during the win ter. Control measures must be taken early in the year or potential aphid infestations will be difficult to stop. Sprays of diazinon or lin dane, plus a wetting agent, are effective if applied soon. Try to spray when several hours of dry weather will fol low the spray applications. Do not spray when outdoor te m p e ra tu re s are below freezing. Spray coverage should be as com plete as possible for maximum aphid control. REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY Your voice Is heard when you speak from the ballot box Volunteers needed in many areas Many volunteer opportuni ties are currently available in Colum bia County, through the state D epartm ent of Human Resources Volunteer Program. Drivers are needed in all areas of the county for as sig n m e n ts to P o rtla nd or Longview. Volunteer drivers may use either a state vehi cle or their own with reim bursem ent. Volunteers are also need ed for office work. This is a good opportunity for some- I I one wanting to obtain work experience or to sharpen up cu rre n t skills . T here are openings for receptionist, file clerk and computer clerk. If you r in te re s ts are in working with children, there are opportunités to volunteer as a Big B ro th e r/S iste r or childcare aide. F or m ore in fo rm a tio n about volunteer opportuni ties, con tact the Dept. of Human Resosurces Volun teer Program at 397-5350. SERVICE ALL BRANDS M ID WEST HEATING IN C . M AINTENANCE/REPAIR RESIDENTIAL & C O M M E R C IA L REMODELS/ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS FREE ESTIMATES O N INSTALLATIONS F IN A N C IN G AVAILABLE I I I I I V E R N O N IA HILLSBORO 4 2 9 -9 6 9 6 6 4 0 -5 1 9 7 4 1 0 BRIDGE STREET 1635 SE ENTERPRISE CIRCLE FEB 2 9 16 23 VERNONIA Adult Volleyball Aerobics AFS Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous American Cancer Society AWANA Clubs Boosters Chamber of Commerce C of C Directors Girl Scouts Home Extension Club Izaak Walton League Jamboree Committee Ladies Golf Club Lions Club MTC Job Service Masons Men's Golf Club Narcotics Anonymous Parent-Teacher Club Preschool Story Hour Ridge Riders Senior Center Directors Society of Arts & Crafts TOPS Vernonia Cares Directors Vernonia City Council Vernonia Doll Club Vernonia Grange Vernonia Health Center I I FURNACE INSTALLATION Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., WGS Gym Mondays, Wednesdays 6 Thursdays 7 p.m., WGS Gym 7:30 p.m., VHS Library 1st Wednesday Wednesdays 8 p.m., Baptist Church Fridays 8 p.m.,Baptist Church 2nd Wednesday 12:30 p.m., Golf Course Wednesdays 6: 30-8 p.m., Evangelical Bible Church 2nd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., VHS Library 2nd Wednesday 7:30 a.m., Crazy Charlie's 1st Thursday 7:30 a.m., U.S. Bank 2nd Tuesday 7 p.m., Farmers & Merchants Bank For location call 429-5533 3rd Thursday 3rd Thursday For location call 429-7193 2nd Monday 7 p.m.,VHS Library 5 p.m., Golf Course Tuesdays 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Vernonia Cafe 1 p.m., City Library 2nd Wednesday 8 p.m., Masonic Temple 1st Thursday 5 p.m., Golf Course Wednesdays 8 p.m., Baptist Church Tuesdays 7 p.m., WGS Library 3rd Thursday 10:30 a.m., City Library Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., City Library Last Tuesday 1 p.m., Senior Center 1st Friday 7 p.m., WGS Library 1st Monday 6:30 p.m., Baptist Church Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., American Legion Hall 2nd Thursday* 7:30 p.m., City Library 1st & 3rd Mondays 1 p.m. Senior Citizens Center 4th Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall 2nd Saturday 7:30 p.m., Health Center* 2nd Thursday Vernonia Park/Rec Committee Vernonia Planning Commission Vernonia Preschool Directors Vernonia Recycles (Plastics) Vernonia Rural Fire District Vernonia School District Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters W0EC Directors 3 10 17 24 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 I 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 8 15 22 29 APR MAR 1 8 15 22 29 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 1st Thursday 3rd Thursday 1st Tuesday 1st Saturday 2nd Tuesday 2nd Thursday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday I 5 12 19 26 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 73 29 30 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 7 p.m., City Library 7:30 p.m., City Library 7 p.m., American Legion Hall 10 a.m.-2 p.m., City Water Plant 7:30 p.m., Fire Station 7 p.m., School District Office 7 p.m., Fire Station 7 p.m., WOEC MIST-PIRKENFELP Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Bd. of Direct 2nd Tuesday M-B Firefighters Assoc. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays M-B Ambulance Assoc. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays Natal Grange 2nd Wednesday TOPS #0R 938 Fridays 8 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:30 p.m., Main Fire Station 7 p.m., Main Fire Station 7 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall 9:30 a.m., Main Fire Station COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.) Board of Commissioners Wednesdays 10 a.m., Courthouse Citizens for Senior Justice 2nd Tuesday 7 p.m., Sunset Park Comm. Church COLCO Transportation Committee 2nd Friday 10:30 am., Courthouse County Council of Seniors 2nd Friday 1:00 p.m., Courthouse Columbia Educ. Service Dist. 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., 800 Port Ave. County Fair Board 2nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Fairgrounds Office Emergency Communications Dist. 3rd Tuesday 8 p.m., Courthouse Historical Society 4th Wednesday Noon, For location call 429-3713 Traffic Safety Commission 1st Wednesday 7 a.m., Village Inn ‘ January, April, July 4 October only Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410, or by mail to The INDEPENDENT, 1206 State Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064.
