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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, November 1, 2000 Business Notes Enchanted Realm offers paint-your-own ceramics Judith Burton’s Enchanted Realm Ceramics shop, which first opened at the Bridge Street Mall, has relocated to the Joy Theater store front, where she enjoys more room and greater access. The bright, open shop shelves are overflowing with ceramic figurines selected and shaped from an inventory of 5,000 molds. While the major emphasis of the business is ceramic paint ing and glazing, there are train ing classes in a variety of oth er creative activities. Some of the classes available include sewing, embroidery, tatting, quilting, dollmaking and tole painting. Burton also provides several services, including mending, alterations, sewing, ceramic and plaster restoration and doll repair. While Burton was born in Vernonia, she moved to Cali fornia when she was eight years-old. She grew up in the San Jose area, where she raised a family of nine children and worked as an accountant. She returned to Vernonia 10 years ago when her father died, and now lives in the home he built on Corey Hill while he worked on the construction of the OA Mill. A daughter, Fianna, lives with her mother and teaches sewing at the Enchanted Realm, pending her return to Stanford University in pursuit of a law degree. Stop in and check out class schedules. Sword Logging named AOL “Professional Logger” Sword Logging of Silverton has completed the require ments necessary for receipt of special recognition as an Ore gon Professional Logger. Sword Logging, which started and was headquartered in Ver nonia for many years, moved to Silverton several years ago. The designation recognizes those Oregon Logging contrac tors who make a special effort to continue their professional education in selected aspects of the logging business. This new professional desig nation program is administered by Associated Oregon Log gers, a Salem-based associa tion, and a national leader in logging industry education and training programs. The Oregon Professional Logger program is recognized- CAT annual report shows benefits CAT’s Board of Directors is pleased with the reduction in the poverty rate and hopes the trend will continue. “We’ll get a clearer picture of our progress when the 2000 Census results become available,” Chairman Hugo said. In the coming year, CAT looks forward to construction of a new Head Start Center in St. Helens as well as the begin ning of a new Self-Help Hous ing Project, where clients par ticipate in building their own homes. Among those receiving spe cial recognition by CAT were Leigh Hamilton and Mary Jo Simpson, for their assistance in getting the Self-Help Housing project off the ground. It is an ticipated that seven units will be constructed in St. Helens during the coming year. CAT is a private, not-for- profit corporation serving Clat sop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. It works to strengthen communities by investing in people. The organization’s goal is to reduce the incidence of poverty by helping people help themselves. UNLIMITED 56K INTERNET Just $17.50/month for: WEB Space Unlimited E-mail Accounts 40,000 Newsgroups Domain Hosting • Shell Accounts 2 M ONTHS FREE! C a ll f o r D e ta ils WWW.AGALIS.NET or call Jeff at 503-429-2701 503-307-7479 The Community Action Team (CAT) Annual Report was released at the organiza tion’s annual recognition lunch eon in St. Helens. Executive Director Rocky Johnson noted that Community Action Team provided needed assistance to over 6,000 low-income persons and 2,000 low-income house holds this past year. More im portantly, according to John son, CAT’s efforts to help low income households seem to be contributing to the overall re duction of the poverty rate in Columbia County. SWA taking orders for tree seedlings The Columbia County Small Woodlands Association is tak ing orders for Douglas Fir and Cedar seedlings in quantities over 1000 trees. To place an order, contact Paul Nys at 503- 556-8800. Order forms/catalogs are from the D. L. Phipps Nursery. Order forms and lists of nurs eries are available at local Ore gon State University Extension offices. as meeting the requirements of the Sustainable Forestry Initia tive, a national effort of the American Forest and Paper Association, whose objective is to further the principles of sus tainable forestry on private forests as well as on other forested lands. Bill and Scott Sword will re ceive a plaque on behalf of their company, citing their long term commitment to modern forest stewardship, made pos sible through professional con tinuing education. Reorganization meet for Republican Party All interested parties are in vited to the Columbia County Republican Re-organizational Meeting to be held November 14 at the Columbia Technology Center at 7:00 p.m. All elected precinct persons are eligible to vote on the new By-Laws and officers of the group. Members needed on two commissions The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will be con sidering appointments to the Columbia County Parks Com mission and the Surface Min ing Advisory Committee. Applicants must be county citizens willing to serve on these committees, which help shape public policy for the county. Interested persons should contact the Board of Commis sioners at 503-397-4322. VERNONIA INN Leave the city behind and enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM $55“ HOT TUBS $80“ REG. ROOM $45“ Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access Judith Burton stays busy in her Enchanted Realm. Great annual rummage sale ready Raid your piggy bank and get in on the bargains at the big garage sale fundraiser spon sored by Vernonia Pride and the Vernonia Cemetery Beauti fication Committee. Great buys ranging from fur niture to clothing will be on sale during the first two weekends in November, on Friday, Satur day and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, at 950 Bridge Street, next to Lew’s Place and across from Vernonia Realty. There is something for everyone, so don’t miss the fun! For more information, call Donna Gehrke, 503-429-5201. Remember... V alley V eterinary C linic is now in Vernonia Every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) at 58376 Nehalem Hwy. S., near Sunnyside Cafe Open 9 a-5:30 pm • Dr. Plummer is in 10 a-5:30 pm Mapfiy Jhjank&qivinq iß ¿vaAipona Clearly, the best choice Paul Pulliam ZZ Pulliam can...be immediately W effective in the team effort to both create local jobs and preserve the quality of our rural lifestyle. Paul Pulliam gets our vote." C la ts k a n ie C h ie f 1 0 /2 6 /0 0 ZZ Pulliam has been involved in economic development on county and state commissions for a long time...Pulliam's experience has the edge." V e r n o n ia In d e n e n d e n t 1 0 /1 8 /0 0 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-94941 503-429-4006 G/FT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off Oregon Hwy. 47 • PULLIAM County Commissioner Paid by the Paul A. Pulliam for County Commissioner Committee, Pam Powell treasurer, PO Box 1055, St. Helens, OR 97051
