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Page 14 The INDEPENDENT, January 5, 2000 p — --------- ------- — NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District is accepting bids on a 1970 White 4000 Wa ter Tender. 200 Cummins motor, 10-speed Fuller transmission, tandem axle. 220,000 miles. Steel Ballard 3,000-gallon tank, 350 gallon Wisconsin pump. Maintenance records available. May be seen at Vernon ia Rural Fire Protection District Fire Station, 555 E. Bridge St., Vernonia, Oregon, 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, or call 503- 429-8252. Sealed bids, with an $8,000 min imum, will be accepted through 5pm 01/11/00, and opened at Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District Board Meeting at 7pm that night. Vernonia Rural Fire Pro tection District reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. Publish January 5,2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON Public Hearings will be held on the 20th day of January, 2000 at 6:30 PM, before the City of Vernonia Planning Commission and on the 24th day of January, 2000 at 6:30 PM, before the City Council of the City of Vernonia, Oregon on the question of an nexation of certain real properly to the City of Vernonia. The Public Hearings will be held at City Hall. Pursuant to ORS 222.120 and ORS 222.170(1), the City has dispensed with the holding of an election on the question of an nexation. The Request/Consent to Annex form has been submitted by a majority of the owners of the property to be annexed. The properties to be annexed are de scribed in Exhibit A. A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall for two weeks before the hearings, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Public comments will be heard. EXHIBIT A 4404-012-0300 Block 1 Second Addition to the City of Ver nonia, County of Columbia, State of Ore gon. 4404-012-0500 Lot 5 Block 2 Second Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-0600 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Block 2 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-0700 Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 Block 1 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-0800 Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Block 1 First Addition to T -'"" -" Ä M T IB the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-0900 Lots 9,10 ,1 1 and 12 Block 1 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Colum bia. State of Oregon. 4404-012-01100 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 along the north side of platted alley as well as Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 all in Block 4 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon 4404-012-01200 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Block 3 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01300 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9,10, 11 and 12 Block 6 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01400 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 Block 5 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01500 Lots 7 and 8 Block 5 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01600 Lots 11 and 12 Block 5 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01800 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Block 8 First Addi tion to the City of Vernonia, County of Co lumbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-01900 Lot 12 Block 8 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02000 Lots 9, 10 and 11 Block 8 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02100 Lots 7 and 8 Block 8 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02200 Lot 12 Block 7 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02300 Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 Block 7 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Colum bia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02400 Lot 5 Block 7 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02401 Lots 1 ,2 , 3 and 4 Block 7 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, — State of Oregon. 4404-012-02600 Lots 1, 2, 3. 4. 5, 8, 9,10,11 and 12 Block 10 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02700 Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Block 9 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, Coun ty of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-012-02900 Lots 1, 11 and 12 Block 9 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-013-0200 Lots 1 and 12 Block 12 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-013-0300 Lots 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Block 12 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-013-0301 Lots 4, 5 and 6 Block 12 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. 4404-013-0400 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Block 11 First Addition to the City of Vernonia, County of Colum bia, State of Oregon. 4404-013-0401 Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Block 11 First Ad dition to the City of Vernonia, County of Co lumbia, State of Oregon. Publish January 5 and 19, 2000 NOTICE OF SESSION COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF PROPERTY TAX APPEALS Notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., the Board of Properly Tax Appeals of the County of Columbia, Oregon, will meet to: - Hear petitions for reduction of the real market, maximum assessed, specially assessed, or assessed value of property as of January 1, 1999. - Hear petitions for reduction of value corrected under ORS 311.208. - Hear petitions for waiver of penalties for late filing of real or personal property re turns. Petitions must be filed with the clerk of the board not later than January 3, 2000. The board will meet in Room 308, Co lumbia County Courthouse in the City of St. Helens, Oregon (third floor, Columbia County Courthouse). A schedule of hearings for those who request to be present will be posted 48 hours prior to the meeting(s) on the public bulleting board, front lobby, Columbia County Courthouse, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. . 'ilLÄr ’ tuary , . R U B Y K. B JO R N SO N Ruby K athleen Bjornson, 82, H ills boro, died Dec. 2 0 ,1 9 9 9 , a t her hom e. G raveside services w ere held Dec. 27 at Vernonia M em orial C em etery with Pastor G rant W illiam s, o f the Vernonia C om m unity C hurch, officiating. Mrs. B jornson w as b om April 28, 1917, in Langdon, No. Dak., to M artin and C ora (C hase) M oore. She w as raised and educated in Langdon. In 1941 she m arried M indy John Bjornson in Vancouver, W ash. They lived in V ernonia until 1959, when they m oved to C orvallis. T hey returned to Vernonia in 1964, and her husband passed aw ay that sam e year. She had lived in H illsboro since 1980. W hile living in Vernonia, Mrs. B jom - son ow ned and operated M ike ’s Tavern for several years. Survivors include tw o daughters, Patricia M ichener of C oos Bay, and Janice A lva ra do o f H illsboro; a sister, M axine Larson o f Auburn, W ash.; tw o b ro th e rs, V ic to r M oore o f B u rie n, W ash., and Tom M oore o f M ilw aukee, W ise.; five grandchildren, tw elve g re at grandchildren, one g reat-great-grand- daughter, and num erous nieces and nephews. She w as preceded in dea th by s e v en brothers and sisters. COPY & FAX SERVICE The INDEPENDENT 429-9410 725 Bridge St.,Vernonia Vernonia Rural Pre Protection District is accepting applications for Part Time Facility Maintenance position. Light facility maintenance to include grounds and station maintenance. Contract or hourly wage to be negoti ated with applicant. Application is available at Vernonia Rural Fire Pro tection District office at 555 E. Bridge St., Vernonia, 9am to 5pm weekdays through 01/31/00. Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer. B01/05 Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Part Time Equipment Maintenance position. References required for Certified Me chanic. The applicant must have abil- ity to do oil changes, tune-ups on schedule and minor repairs on front line engines to small gas engines. Ap plicant must be willing to make weekly checks and be open to late night ser vice calls. Contract or hourly wage to be negotiated with applicant. Applica tion is available at Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District office at 555 E. Bridge St., Vernonia, 9am to 5pm weekdays through 01/31/00. Vernon ia Rural Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer. B01/05 B01/05 To all the Christmas Angels that made this season bright, may 2000 bring smiles, prosperity and peace. Thanks for all your goodwill. Carol Senn & family. P01/05 Executive Sessions may be held during the session as required by ORS 308.290(7), ORS 308.411, and ORS 308.413. All other hearings will be scheduled as time allows. If you have requested to be present at the hearing you will be notified of the time and place to appear. Contact the Board of Property Tax Appeals for further information. It shall be the duty of the persons inter ested to appear at the time and place ap pointed. Elizabeth E. Huser Columbia County Clerk Planning Commission, January 20, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Chamber Room at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia. A representative from the Division of State Lands will be present. The purpose of this project was to obtain a more complete understanding of the location, quantities, kinds and functions/values of wetlands and riparian areas in the Vernonia area. The draft City of Vernonia Wetlands and Ripari an Inventory prepared by Shapiro and As sociates, Inc. will be available at City Hall for review during regular business hours. Written testimony is welcomed if you are unable to attend this meeting. Dated at St. Helens, Oregon this 29th Day of December, 1999. Publish January 5 & 19,2000. PUBLIC NOTICE Publish January 5 and 19,2000. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING City of Vernonia will be holding a public informational meeting regarding Ordinance 589, Vehicle & Pedestrian Traffic (allow/not allow bicycles on sidewalks). January 10th, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Chamber Room at City Hall, 1001 Bridge St., Vernonia. Written testimony is welcomed if you are unable to attend this meeting. Publish January 5, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING City of Vernonia will hold a pulic infor mational meeting regarding the wetlands inventory for the City of Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon before the City of Vernonia The Columbia County Fair is now accepting bids for the design, layout, and production of the 2000 Columbia County Fair & Rodeo Premium Book. Final copies to be delivered to the Columbia County Fair Office no later than June 1, 2000. For further details a bid packet may be picked up at the Columbia County Fair office, at 58892 Saulser Rd., St. Helens, Oregon, Monday through Fri day, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Bids must be received by 12:00 Noon, Jan uary 15, 2000 at the Columbia County Fair Office. For further information call Evelyn Hudson at 503-397-4231. COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR Evelyn Hudson, Fair Administrator Publish January 5,2000 *?.***< .X«- --------........ . Fuiten, Rose & H oyt Funeral Hom e in Forest G rove w as in charge o f the arrangem ents. W IL B U R T. SH E A R E R W ilbur T hom as Shearer, 81, Forest G rove, died Dec. 23, 1999, at C am elot C are C en te r in Forest G rove. M em orial services w ere held Dec. 30 a t Fuiten, Rose & H oyt Funeral Hom e, w ith his son, Rev. G ordon S h ea rer of M anning Bible C hurch, officiating. Mr. S h ea rer w as born O ct. 17, 1918, in the H illside district near Forest G rove, to Fay and M ay (N orthrup) Shearer. He attended Fairview School and graduated from F orest G rove High School in 1937. He m ajored in fo re stry a t O regon State U niversity fo r one year. He m arried Tina L. C lapshaw in 1940 in a double w edding ce re m o ny w ith his tw in brother, W illis, and his w ife, Helen, at S hearer Park in H illside. T hey lived in the H illside district w ith the exception of three years in the late 1950s, w hen they lived in Idaho. Mr. S hearer w as a logger and a longshorem an. D uring W orld W ar II, he w orked in the P ortland shipyards. He later w orked fo r Plum bers and S te a m fitte rs Local 598 in P asco, W ash., w here he w orked for several com panies at locations including the Trojan N uclear Plant, the H anford N u clea r R eservation in R ichland, W ash., the PG E coal pow er p la nt in B oardm an and a N ew berg paper m ill. He retired in 1983. Mr. S hearer w as a m em ber o f the M anning Bible C hurch and w as ch a ir m an o f the H illside C em etery A sso cia tion fo r m an y years. He w as preceded in death by tw o brothers, Alvin, in 1949, and W illis in 1996. S u rv iv o rs inclu de h is w ife; tw o sons, the Rev. G ordon T. of M anning, and D ouglas F. o f H illsboro; a daughter Linda M. M ueller of St. M aries, Idaho; a brother, H erbert o f Vancouver, Wash; tw o sisters, Lois Nelson o f the Hillside district, and Evelyn W inegar o f M on m outh; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; num erous nieces and nephew s. R em em brances are suggested to M anning Bible C hurch, 46975 N W Sell Road, Banks, OR 97106, or to the A m erican D iabetes Association, 380 SE Spokane, St., Suite 100, Portland, OR, 97232-4201. Fuiten, Rose & H oyt Funeral Home w as in charge of arrangem ents. W IL LA M. M ORRIS W illa M. M orris, 87, H illsboro, died Dec. 27, 1999, in H illsboro. Funeral services w ere held Jan. 3, 2000, at D onelson, Sewell and M atthew s M or tuary. M rs. M orris w as born Jan. 23, 1912, in Pittsburg, Penn., to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bryant. She m arried Dewey M orris in Pittsbugh in the early 1930s. Mrs. M orris w orked as a licensed prac tical nurse for about tw enty years. She m oved to O regon about 20 years ago to be nearer to her daughter. Before the m ove, she was a m issionary fo r her church in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1966. S u rv iv o rs inclu de h e r daughter, D orothy Spiegel of Banks. D onelson, Sew ell and M atthew s M ortuary was in charge o f arrange m ents. VER N S. H E R S H E Y Vem S. Hershey, 82, N ehalem , died Dec. 2 4 ,1 9 9 9 . M em orial services were held Jan. 5, 2000, a t the N ehalem Bay U nited M ethodist C hurch. D isposition w as by crem ation. Mr. H ershey w as bom Ju ly 9, 1917, at the fam ily hom e near Vernonia, the se co n d o f se v e n c h ild re n b orn to Joseph and Ju lia Hershey. He a tte nd ed Bacona School and graduated from Vernonia H igh School. He w orked as a logger then, in the late 1930s, joined the C ivilian C onser vation Corps, and w orked in the A le ut ian Islands. D uring W orld W ar II, he joined the U.S. N avy and served in the South Pacific about the U.S.S. Boston. A fter being discharged, he returned to logging, w orking with a brother as gyppo loggers in Tillam ook County. In 1955, he m arried Virginia Downs. T he y m oved to Portland w here he en te r b u s in e ss w ith his fa th er-in -la w . T hey later m oved to M anzanita, then to N ehalem after his retirem ent. His w ife died in 1992. Survivors include H arriet Anderson o f Nehalem ; a daughter, Linda M cC oy o f N ehalem ; tw o sons, G len Dow ns of N ehalem , and Bud D ow ns of Vancou ver, W a sh .; th re e g ra n d c h ild re n ; a brother, Leroy of Vernonia; three sis ters, Jodie C on ne r o f H elendale, Calif., H elen H averland o f Longview, W ash., and C aroline W righton of G roveland, C alif.; num erous nieces, nephew s and cousins. R em em brances are suggested to T he Hope C hest, 395A H ighw ay 101, W heeler, O R 97147. Angel Memorials DERREL & DEANN ROSE JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE-HOYT TINA ROSE-REYNOLDS AARON DUYCK, ROSS MATHEWS Attendant; RAY PELSTER 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED HEADSTONES MONUMENTS 1-888-91-ANGEL Vernonia 429-1523 "A Trusted f[ame in funeral Service" fuiten, fo se & “Hoyt funiera[f(ome S econd g e n e ra tio n f a m ily O w n e d & O perate d 741 Madison Av. Vem........ 429-6611 I n L o v in g M e m o ry o f RUBY K. BJORNSON April 28, 1917 Dec. 20, 1999 Services Held
