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The INDEPENDENT, January 17, 2001 Please Support our Advertisers Health Notas cPLCo ByA udeen Wagner THIS SPACE PAID FOR BY VERNONIA SENTRY AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR AREA Things are going well at Providence Family Medicine- Vernonia these days, and the staff and Providence management are looking forward to a successful 2001. Providence will be focused on improving health and wellness here in our communi ty in the coming year. In addition, the team is working on the development and implementation of a strategic plan with a goal to providing the best possible health care in 2001 and beyond. In the time that Providence has been a presence on the Vernonia healthcare scene, we have seen many improvements in the quality and scope of care delivered to local patients. “The clinic has seen many new patients this past year and has enjoyed being a part of your healthcare. We wish everyone in the Vernonia area a happy and healthy new year,” says Tricia Roscoe, Project Manager for Providence Health Systems. W inter Fire Safety Tips • Be sure space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves are in good working condition. • Clean chimneys at least once a year. • Remove combustible materials for safe clear ance around heating devices. • Do not close the damper when hot coals re main in the fireplace or stove. • Use the proper fuel for each type of heater. • Be sure house wiring is in good condition and do not overload circuits. • Never use an electric space heater in the bath room and never touch one when your body is wet. • Maintain proper venting to the outside in order to prevent deadly fumes when burning kerosene and/or propane. • Always use a screen in front of a fireplace. • Keep children away from space heaters and other sources of ignition. Page 13 Wish you had an extra car and driver? Let COLCO transport you or your children to the Golf Course, Library. School, an appointment or shopping. CALL 1-888-GO COLCO OAK RANCH Public Transportation fo r ALL QUARRY Columbia County Citizens. Our caring, courteous drivers O P E N DAILY are com m itted to safety. C ru s h e d Rock Please call 24 hours in advance. M-F 8:00 a.m. • 3:30 p.m. 1”, 2 ”, 3 ” Pit Run It is both safer and cheaper to plan ahead for fire safety. If a fire starts, it’s too late for planning. DELIVERY AVAILABLE Call Teevin Bros, for Information 5 0 3 -4 5 8 -6 6 7 1 Call 503-429-9410 to place your ad in the only Service Directory in the Upper Nehalem Valley DANA LEE ENTERPRISES. INC. Serving the Greater Portland Area C om plete Water Systems Water Storage Systems • Flow Tests TWO GENERATIONS O F RELIABLE SERVICE WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED & REFINISHED 503-429-4351 503- 324-2361 Pager: 503-323-5605 Fax: 503-324-2203 P.O. Box 112 Banks, OR 97106 CCB #103897 Cory Colburn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB #79876 — DEVLAEMINCK WELL DRILLING FREE ESTIMATES Water Wells Since 1950 • • • • • Flow Tests Domestic & Irrigation Water Quality Samples Well Monitoring Abandonments Licensed & Bonded 1-503-647-2864 FALL CREEK WOODWORKING Cabinets • Doors • Millwork Cabinetry - Custom & Euro Formica Countertops VERNONIA PACKAGING & SHIPPING SERVICE OVERNITE SERVICE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD 503-429-9045 UPS • FEDEX • A IR B O R N E Cell 680-5484 • Fax 429-8059 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -3 8 1 0 Boxes & Packing Materials 16819 Timber Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB# 123466 8:30 am-3 pm • 998 Brid G o o k in COPY & F A X S E R V IC E Enlargements • Reductions 8-1/2 x 11”, 8-1/2 x 14”, 11 x 17” White, Pastels, Brights The INDEPENDENT A T o u c h of C lass Interior Design & Consultation JudyEgge: 503-429-7200 725 Bridge Street, Vernonia • 503-429-9410 , TOO OPEN 10-5 TUES-SAT • 12-4 SUNDAYS • CLOSED MONDAYS C7 Simply Delicious CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS PADLOCKS AVAILABLE or 503-429-7867 58605 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia, OR 97064 Free Quotes and Event Planning Consultation Large and Small Groups Social and Corporate Gatherings Call Patti Ogden 503-429-7700 20 Years Experience STEVE HEMEON* 1-503-755-2767 PAT’S SEPTIC SERVICE QUALITY SANDY LOAM TOP SOIL Septic Tank Pumping 1 -8 0 0 -9 5 3 -4 6 3 2 Crushed Rock Pit Run BEAUTY BARK YOU CALL, WE HAUL RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL RETAIL SALES & SERVICE 278 NE SUNSET AVE., BANKS 503-324-7922 1 Licensed - Bonded - Insured - CCB# 135321 RV STORAGE ENCLOSED STORAGE 503-429-STOR I P L U M B IN G , IN C LOW, LOW PRICES 24-HOUR SERVICE LOCATED IN ST. HELENS Custom Tractor Work R O T O T IL L IN G - F IE L D M O W IN G T R E N C H IN G - D R IV E W A Y S B A C K H O E S E R V IC E CH Call Greg: 5 0 3 -3 2 4 -3 5 0 3 CCB#83667 Double-D Old Timer Log Homes Your Land or Ours • Your Plan or Ours 503-429-3444 925 Riverside Dr., Vernonia, OR 97064