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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2000)
Illegal dumping is expensive for property owners and taxpayers Illegal dumping of trash or chemicals on public or private property is a major problem in Columbia County. The actions of a few offenders have serious effects on the rest of us, threat- New location for Buds & Blooms A change of location doesn’t mean that Buds & Blooms is going to close. Matt Davis is just moving his florist service across the street and down the block. He is going to close out the nursery portion of the busi ness, however, and concen trate on gifts and indoor plants along with the florist service. Some great close-out prices are being offered - check his ad on page 14 in this issue of The INDEPENDENT. The Treasury holds an eclectic collection The Treasury, a new busi ness at the corner of Jefferson and Bridge Street, appears to have popped up overnight, like a mushroom following a rain. Owner Krissy Toward, who moved to Vernonia four years ago from California, explained that she brought the inventory with her and has had it in stor age. The merchandise defies description, ranging from sports cards to jewelry, an tiques, collectibles, games, toys and women’s leather gar ments. Stop in and meet Krissy any day except Monday. Drive-thru espresso ready for commuters Vernonia commuters can now take advantage of a drive- through espresso for their morning caffeine booster. Sunnyside Espresso is next door to Sunnyside Deli, adja cent to Hwy. 47 just south of Vernonia, and the 4:30 a.m. opening really fills a need for early weekday commuters. In addition to hot, iced and blend ed drinks, Sunnyside Espresso offers candy, muffins, cookies, pastries and other goodies— and you don’t even have to leave your vehicle. When speed is your need, check it out. LOW C 0 $ T CAR LOANS Vernonia Federal Credit Union 4 2 9 -8 0 3 1 “Oh Fudge!!** Gourmet Candy Shops WL sell only candy, so our prices can be beaten, but the quality can’t! 902 Bridge St., Vernonia In the Bridge Street Mall (503) 429-8603 ening public health and safety, environmental damage, prop erty value and quality of life. The clean-up of trash or chemicals often winds up being the financial responsibility of the property owner, whether private or public. This is an old problem that demands a sec ond look at the consequences it has on our community and the actions we can take to get rid of it. At night, trash, debris and chemicals are often dumped from vehicles along road sides, creeks, and on unattended pri vate property. Wastes that are Hate shopping? Let Sandi give you a hand dumped to avoid either dispos al costs or the time and effort it takes for proper disposal typi cally include construction and demolition wastes such as dry- wall, roofing shingles, lumber, bricks, concrete and siding; abandoned automobiles, auto parts, and tires; appliances, furniture and bulky items, yard waste, medical waste, meth amphetamine labs, and house hold trash. Once people start dumping in an area, the dump site has a tendency to attract more Repair loans for very low income The U.S. Department of Agriculture has Section 504 Are you too busy or too tired funds available to very-low in come homeowners in rural to shop??? Do you need an extra pair of Oregon who are unable to qualify for conventional credit hands??? and who need to repair or mod You need Sandi’s Little ernize their homes. Helpers! The Rural Development of Sandi Traylor will shop for fice in St. Helens is currently your groceries, take care of your prescriptions and film pro accepting applications from cessing, even buy special homeowners for home im items for birthdays, anniver provement loans and grants. Loan funds, up to $20,000, saries, and other special occa are currently available at one sions. For rates and additional in (1) percent interest and may be used for almost any needed re formation, call Sandi, Monday pairs or improvements related through Friday, at 429-4588. to the dwelling. The term can S h e riff Derby file s be written for up to 20 years and is based on the borrower’s for a second term repayment ability. Columbia County Sheriff Grant funds, while limited, Phil Derby has filed for election are also available up to $7,500 to a second term of office. He for those who qualify. To obtain was first elected in 1996. a grant, the homeowner must A graduate of Clatskanie be a senior citizen, age 62 or High School, Derby has a Mas older, and be unable to repay ter of Science degree in Crimi the funds based upon a loan at nal Justice Administration from one (1) percent amortized over the University of Portland and a 20 years. Bachelor’s degree in Social Grant funds can be used Science and Corrections from only to pay costs for repairs Western Oregon State College. and/or improvements that will He completed his student train remove identified health or ing as a Corrections Counselor safety hazards. at the Oregon State Peniten For additional information tiary. regarding the Section 504 Derby’s 27 years of experi Loan program, call Martha ence in law enforcement and Chamberlain or Mary Jo Simp corrections started with the Co son at (503) 397-1432. The St. lumbia County Sheriff’s Depart ment. He also served 13 years Helens Rural Development of as Chief of Police in Rainier pri fice serves Columbia, Clatsop, Washington and Tillamook or to his election as sheriff. Counties. Quality, Comfort and Convenience waste, attracting hazardous wastes such as asbestos, 397-1501. The County also sponsors household chemicals, paints, and gasoline. People dumping recycling and waste reduction dangerous things along road programs as another means to sides, in creeks and in other ar reduce trash, conserve re eas where kids walk, play or sources, and minimize the ride their bikes, endanger chil long-term costs of solid waste disposal. dren. For further information or to When the waste is dumped state your view on illegal in our creeks and rivers, it is toxic to aquatic wildlife. Runoff dumping and the county’s ef from dump sites containing forts to address the problem, chemicals pollute the environ call the Board of Commission ment and may contaminate ers at 397-4322, or county Re cycling Coordinator Katherine wells and surface water. Illegal dumps are expensive Romano at 397-1501 or ro- to clean up and often require manok@co.columbia.or.us, tax money. Beaver Falls is one example of a local attraction where garbage is accumulat 'FREE & ing, according to county Recy cling Coordinator Katherine INSTALL! & Romano. Additionally, de creased property values are the result of waste that is dumped or left on private prop erty. The Lower Columbia Riv er Watershed Council and the County Recycling Coordinator ‘ Current clients or new accounts. are interested in doing a clean-up in the spring and are Call TO D A Y fo r looking for volunteers. m ore in fo rm a tio n ! The problem of illegal dump ing is getting more serious and stronger enforcement has be come necessary. Residents Pick up your FREE copy of should report suspected or ob Computer B its at served illegal dumping to the The INDEPENDENT 725 Bridge enforcement officer in the De 507 Rose Ave., Vernonia partment of Land Development Services in St. Helens, 503- çj Upgrade your modem, and we will install it for you without charge! 4 2 9 -4 0 4 5 DEADLINE 2000 DOG LICENSE Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk, reports that the deadline for licensing dogs in Columbia County is MARCH 3, 2000 You may mail your rabies vaccination certificate (if not on file in our office) along with the appropriate fee to Columbia County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, St. Helens, OR 97051. Commercial and non commercial kennel licenses are available. Contact Clerk’s Office for information. To All Columbia County Dog Owners $10 Penalty after March 3, 2000 $25 Penalty after April 2, 2000 (Without Citation) $50 PENALTY IF CITATION IS ISSUED Dog License Fees are due on all dogs with permanent teeth or that are six months of age for year of 2000. FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: On or Before March 3, 2000 REGULAR, NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED........................ $26.00 DOG SPAYED OR NEUTERED............................................. $10.00 SENIOR CITIZEN-DOG NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED...$ 15.00 SENIOR CITIZEN-DOG SPAYED OR NEUTERED............ $5.00 (Senior Citizen is 65 Years or Older - 1 per Household) REPLACEMENT TABS.............................................................$5.00 ASK ABOUT OUR OPTIONAL THREE-YEAR LICENSE i" ~26dO APPUCATION FOR DOG LiCENSE j Owner: _______________________________________________ [ Each room equipped with Color TV, Private Bath Xf'tw and Separate Entrance. Continental Breakfast • Hot Tubs Handicapped Access • Children Welcome 800-354-9494 or 503-429-4006 ___ 900 Madison Ave., Vernonia Just 1 block off Hwy. 47 Vernonia Inn - a fully licensed Bed & Breakfast 1 Residential Address:_____________________________________ ! ' Mailing Address: _______________________________________ 1 ' ____________________________________ Z ip :______________ j ! 1999 License N o.:______________ Phone:__________________! 1 Dog’s Nam e:___________________________________________ 1 j Breed:________________________________________________ } j Sex (Check one): M ale_____ Female_____ 1 Neutered:_____ Spayed:_____ A V A L ID (Good through Oct 31, 2001) Rahies Vaccination Certificate MUST accompany this application or be ON FILE in the Courthouse, along w ith a spayed/neutered certificate i f applicable. WE WILL RETURN YOUR LICENSE AND DOG TAG TO YOU BY RETURN MAIL. 1
