The INDEPENDENT, November 1, 2000
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Local business assistance program gets underway, more planned
The first meeting sponsored
by the Vernonia Business As
sistance Team exceeded ex
pectations, with more than 20
local business owners and
would-be business owners in
er resources they may need —
help in developing a business
plan, financial resources for
start-up or expansion, instruc
tion in computerized account
ing, employee training and
In addition to coffee and cookies, there was obviously food for thought at the first meeting of
the Vernonia Business Assistance Team, Oct. 26.
attendance.
Over coffee and cookies at
the Scout Cabin, BAT mem
bers outlined their role in pro
viding support services to local
business owners, primarily by
serving as a conduit to whatev-
more.
Those who attended filled
out questionnaires that will be
utilized to set up classes in ar
eas requested, particularly in
computerized
bookkeeping.
Team members will also help
find the resources needed for
individual businesses. Some
consultations have already
been organized.
Nearly all of the services will
be provided free. BAT has also
applied for a grant, through the
City of Vernonia, to help with
costs incurred bringing consult
ants to Vernonia.
A second meeting is sched
uled for November 9 at 7:00
RE-ELECT
TONY HYDE
p.m., also in the Scout Cabin.
BAT members will be contact
ing more businesses, but con
tact isn’t needed. Anyone in the
Vernonia area who is in busi
ness or who thinks they may
want to be in business, is wel
come to attend.
Wu bill will provide seniors with
counseling on pension plans
The recent passage of HR Wu. “With the complexities or
782, a bill to reauthorize the pension plans today, we have a
Older Americans Act, includes responsibility to help seniors
an amendment sponsored by maneuver through their pen
Congressman David Wu that sion plans.” HR 782 passed the
will help seniors navigate the House 405-2.
The Older Americans Act
complexities of pension plans.
The Wu Pension Assistance provides $1.6 billion in vital
and Counseling Act of 1999 will services, such as meals, trans
make it possible for successful portation and legal assistance,
pension counseling projects to to American seniors. It has not
be expanded throughout the been re-authorized since 1995.
country.
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-
“The Pension Assistance
and Counseling Act is an es lowa) introduced companion
sential part of the Older Ameri pension assistance legislation
cans Act,” said Congressman in the Senate.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
COMMISSIONER ★ POSITION 3
Tony Hyde has worked successfully to
improve the economic vitality of the entire
county. His skills and knowledge are vital for continued progress.
— A rt Parrow, Vernonia
Tony Hyde: Working for a healthy community!
Authorized by Committee to Re-elect Tony Hyde, 382 "A" Street, Vernonia, OR 97064
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VERNONIA
6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Mondays
Al-Anon
6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Mondays
Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Saturdays
Alcoholics Anonymous
2:00 p.m., City Library
2nd Thursday
Arts & Crafts Society
7:30 p.m., VHS Library
2nd Wednesday
Boosters
7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Tuesdays
Boy Scout Troop 201
7:00 p.m., LDS Church
Wednesdays
Boy Scout Troop 860
7:00 p.m., City Library
Cemetery Beautification Comm. 2nd Thursday
Noon, Lew’s Place
2nd Wednesday
Chamber of Commerce
1:00 p.m., Senior Center
4th Tuesday
Doll Club
6:30-8
p.m., Christian Church
Thursdays
Girl Scouts
For location call 429-7193
3rd Thursday
Izaak Walton League
6:30 p.m., Lew's Place
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Lions Club
6:30
p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Thursdays
Narcotics Anonymous
For Info Call 429-4074
Nehalem Valley Car Club
10:30 a.m., City Library
Mondays
Preschool Story Hour
For
location call 429-2401
Upr Nehalem Watershed Council 4th Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Library
Vernonia Airport Committee 3rd Wednesday
For location call 429-1414
Vernonia Cares Directors
1st Thursday
6:30 p.m., City Hall
Vernonia City Council
1st & 3rd Mondays
Noon, City Hall
Vernonia Comm. Dev. Corp. 2nd Tuesday
7:00 p.m., Grange Hall
Vernonia Grange
2nd Friday
6:00 p.m., 510 Bridge St.
Vernonia Health Center
2nd Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Hall
1st
Thursday
Vernonia Planning Comm.
For Info Call, 429-1204
Vernonia Pride
7:00 p.m., City Library
Last Thursday
Vernonia Ridge Riders
7:00
p.m., Fire Station
2nd
Tuesday
Vernonia RFPD Board
8:00 p.m., District Office
2nd Thursday
Vernonia School Board
1:00 p.m., Senior Center
1st Friday
Vernonia Sr. Center Board
7:00 p.m., Fire Station
2nd
Monday
Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters
7:00 p.m., WOEC
3rd Tuesday
WOEC Directors
MIST-BIRKENFELD
M-BRFPD Board
M-B Ambulance Assoc.
M-B Firefighters Assoc.
M-B Rescue
M-B Helping Circle
Natal Grange
2nd & 4th Tuesday
1st & 2nd Thurs.
1st & 2nd Wed.
3rd Wednesday
2nd Wednesday
2nd Wednesday
7:30 p.m., Main Fire Station
7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station
7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station
7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station
10:00 am, 755-2346 for info.
7:30 p.m., Grange Hall
BANKS
8:00 p.m., Methodist Church
Fridays
Alcoholics Anonymous
7:30 p.m., City Hall
2nd Tuesday
Banks City Council
7:00 p.m., City Hall
Banks Planning Commission Last Tuesday
7:30 p.m., Jr. High Library
2nd Monday
Banks School Board
Sundays,
Wednesdays
7:00
p.m., UMC Youth Bldg.
Banks Youth Group
1st Thursday
12:30 p.m., Brown Derby
Chamber of Commerce
3rd Monday, odd months
7:15 p.m., City Hall
Citizen Participation Org
1st Saturday
10:00 a.m., City Library
Friends of the Library
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Methodist Church
Lions Club
3rd Wednesday
8:00 p.m., Gun Club
Sunset Park Assoc.
Wednesdays
7:00
p.m.,
Administration Bldg.
TOPS
2nd Wednesday
7:00 p.m., Station 13
Tri-City RFPD Board
COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.)
10 a.m., Courthouse
Wednesdays
Board of Commissioners
7:00 p.m., Sunset Park Church
2nd Tuesday
Citizens for Senior Justice
10:30 a.m., Courthouse
2nd Friday
COLCO Transportation
1:00 p.m., Courthouse
2nd Friday
County Council of Seniors
7:00 p.m., Fairgrounds
2nd & 4th Mondays
County Fair Board
6:00 p.m., 1054 Oregon St.
3rd Thursday
County Parks Commission
7:00 p.m., Courthouse
Emergency Comm. Dist. (9 1-1) 3rd Tuesday
Noon, location call 429-3713
4th Wednesday
Historical Society
1st Wednesday
7:00 a.m., Village Inn
Traffic Safety Commission
Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410