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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, October 4, 2000 Business Notes You can participate in preparation of the “O regon O w n e rs ’ M anual What would Oregonians say to each other about living here if given the chance? SOLV, a statewide Oregon non-profit or ganization founded in 1969 by Governor Tom McCall, and a coalition of community leaders want to know and are inviting residents to participate in a sur vey. Results will be compiled into 12 “Oregon Practices” and published in the Oregon Own er's Manual early next year. The coalition was formed last year to explore the idea of the Oregon Owner’s Manual. The survey is based on find ings from the Oregon Business Council and Oregon Progress Board, with input from other coalition members “There has been an erosion in the quality of life in Oregon,” said SOLV Executive Director Jack McGowan. “Whenever we introduce the concept of the Oregon Owner’s Manual any where in Oregon, there is a strong, positive response. People care about this state and want to be involved in en suring its long term livability. nians or have been here for five This is not surprising, given the weeks, to care more deeply more than 65,000 volunteers about our state and its people involved annually in SOLV pro and to ask ‘What are you willing grams to clean up, restore and to do to ensure Oregon’s long enhance Oregon." term livability?’ " Survey respondents who Coalition member Ginger send their names and address Harrison said “Our goal is to es will receive a complimentary inspire all citizens, whether copy of the 12 Oregon Prac they’re fifth generation Orego tices. Habitat for Humanity ready to start its first Columbia County home .he'oregoXXs'ïheman" Everyone is invited to come to the groundbreaking ceremo ny for Columbia County’s first Habitat for Humanity home. The ceremony will be held Oc tober 7 at 11:00 a.m. at 145 South 3rd Street in St. Helens. “This is really a celebration for the community”, said Boyd Ruby, president of Columbia County Habitat for Humanity. “Many people have been work ing toward this goal for a long time and to see it happening is exciting”. The County-wide organiza tion received a boost from the Federici Family Trust, with the donation of the land in May. Under the program, a family in need is given the opportunity to build their own house, working alongside volunteers from the from outside the county. An ad- receives no financial support ual will include short essays community. The “partner fami ditional $45,000 is needed to (300 words or less) by Orego ly” purchases the completed complete the house. To make a nians, describing what makes house for the estimated cost of donation toward the construc Oregon special and worth pre materials, with a non-interest tion of the St. Helens house, serving. The manual may also loan. Mortgage payments are please mail a check payable to include one-sentence answers used to build homes for other Columbia County Habitat for to this question: When you’re families. Humanity, P. O. Box 921, St. away from Oregon for a few Although Columbia County Helens, OR 97041. To find out days, what do you miss the Habitat for Humanity is affiliat about volunteer opportunities most? ed with the International Habi or apply for a Habitat home, Survey and essay forms are tat for Humanity organization, it call 503-366-4595. available from The Indepen dent, 725 Bridge Street, Ver- noia, OR 97064. The survey and essay forms are also avail turn your back on the ocean, “This is a great opportunity able on line at <www.solv.org>. don’t play on or around logs for Oregonians and visitors The deadline for submitting and be aware of incoming alike to take an active part in completed surveys and essays tides. preserving and enhancing this to SOLV is October 30. Re Groups of 20 or more are great state’s public beaches”, sponses may be mailed to asked to register in advance by says Executive Director Jack SOLV at P.O. Box 1235, Hills calling the appropriate Zone McGowan. boro, OR 97123; or faxed to Captain. Visit the web site at Along with SOLV, the 503-844-9575. www.solv.org or call SOLV at cleanup is coordinated by the Publication of the Oregon 800-322-3326 for a list of meet Oregon Department of Fish Owner's Manual is scheduled ing sites and Zone Captains. and Wildlife, the Oregon Parks for Oregon Statehood Day, and Recreation Department February 14, 2001. Pre-sales and the Oregon Refuse and will take place in November Recycling Association. and December of this year. Anyone who would like to join the Fair Board in thanking the Millers for their comments is invited to attend the Oct. 9 meeting, at 7:00 p.m. in the 4- H Building. The fair board meets on the second Monday of each month luci. Burger, Fries, Drink.. at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. For addi tional information, call the fair 47650 NW Sunset Hwy. office at 503-397-4231. Thousands needed to help with annual Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup Saturday, October 14th, marks the date for the 17th an nual Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. along the entire Ore gon coast, from the Washing ton to the California borders. Volunteers may check in at one of 41 meeting sites, pick up a litter bag and head down to the beach to help improve the coast for wildlife and winter vis itors. Coordinators suggest volun teers bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes and be safe while having a good time! Everyone should take safety precautions while on the beach including: Don’t Special guests will be at County Fair Board meeting Vicki and Ken Miller, of Bea verton, will be special guests of the Columbia County Fair Fair board seeks theme for next year The Columbia County Fair Board is seeking suggestions for a theme for the 2001 fair. Mail suggested themes to: Columbia County Fair Board P. O. Box 74 St. Helens, OR 97051 or call 503-397-4231 with your ideas. Themes may also be deliv ered on weekdays to the fair grounds office, or at the Fair Board meeting Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. All suggestions must be submitted no later than Oct. 9. Lo o kin g F o r A Tax D eduction? Donate your vehicle to the Oregon Donor Program and support quality education programs about the critical need for organ and tissue donation. Call ODP for more information. (503) 494-7888 I -800-452-1369 Board at their October meet ing. The Millers, who attended all of the 36 county fairs in Oregon this year, have publicly an nounced that the Columbia County Fair & Rodeo is their top choice as the best county fair in the state. Among their plaudits were that the Colum bia County Fair was the “clean est and friendliest” fair. Deluxe Burger ir Value Meal I THIS SPACE PAID FOR BY VERNONIA SENTRY AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR AREA $ 300 00 REWARD for information leading to the ar rest and conviction of the person or persons who vandalized trees and picnic tables at Lake Vernonia, Sept. 24-25, 2000. Call Vernonia Police Department 503-429-7335 if you have information. D a in i Queen eng 9 ’ y® ► Manning 503-324-1003 HELP WANTED: D a y s , E v e s ., W knds M anagem ent O pp o r t u n it ie s A vailable C all : 5 0 3 - 3 2 4 - 1 0 0 3 VERNONIA INN Leave the city behind and enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM $55“ HOT TUBS $80" REG. 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