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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.
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