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Action Ads. . . HELP WANTED BEEP WANTED HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS EOA SALE Corrections Technician Columbia County, Oregon Position #01-131 DUTIES: Assist Deputies; operate control room, maintain jail records QUALIFICATIONS: HS/GED pref ad ditional related training. Pref for prior experience in law enforcement field; no criminal convictions except minor traffic violations. REQUIREMENTS: LEDS certificate within 6 months; CPR card within 3 months of hire. SALARY: $1895-$2580; appt usually at beg. of range; excellent benefits TO APPLY: Applications mandatory; Columbia County Civil Service, Coun ty Courthouse, St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397-3874. DEADLINE: Must be received by March 13, 2001; postmark not accept able; facsimile apps not acceptable. Equal Opportunity Employer B02/21 Assessment Clerk Columbia County, Oregon Position #01-021 DUTIES: Variety of duties maintaining assessment records and processing applications; answer phones and assist customers at counter. QUALIFICATIONS: HS equiv; 1 year general office experience in assess ment, taxation, title office or similar company. Knowledge of computers required, pref for WP/Win, QP/Win, Access. SALARY: $1932-$2320; appt usually at beg. of range TO APPLY: County application form mandatory. Contact Columbia County Civil Service, County Courthouse, St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397- 3874 DEADLINE: Must be received by March 1, 2001; postmark not accept able; fax apps not acceptable Equal Opportunity Employer B02/21 advanced technical and engineering tasks in the investigation, location, design and construction of road, bridge and building projects. Assist in the general management, planning and direction of the Road Department. Supervise staff QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. in engineer ing; 6 yrs public works exp with at least 2 yrs supervisory exp. REQUIREMENTS: Must be licensed as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of Oregon Preference given for license as registered Land Surveyor. Pre-employment drug/alcohol screen required. SALARY: $3,796-$4,843; Excellent benefits TO APPLY: County app mandatory and may be obtained from Columbia County Civil Service, County Court house, St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397-3874 DEADLINE: Must be received by March 20, 2001; postmark not accept able; facsimile apps not acceptable Equal Opportunity Employer B02/21 Interested in ordering b u lk and o rg an ic p ro d u c ts through Azure? Prices are much less than Nature’s and can be shipped to Vernonia. Please contact Tamara @ 503-429- 7554. Non-profit food coop; P02/21 Now H iring: companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-504-646-1700 DEPT. OR-1661 P02/07-21 Obituary JUANITA SKAGGS Juanita Mae Skaggs, 72, Buxton, died February 11,2001. Funeral ser vices were held at Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, with the Rev. Gordon Shearer, of Manning Bible Church, officiating. In terment was held in Buxton Cemetery. Mrs. Skaggs was born October 1, 1928, in Okemah, Okla., to George W. and Lillian M. McKay McClain. She grew up in Okemah. In 1948, she married Sylvester Sk aggs. They lived in Ef Mirage, Ariz., un til moving to Buxton in 1962. She worked as a playground aide for the Banks School District for 30 years until retiring in 1998. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Trula Faye McClain, Cleeta Johnson, her twin sister, Onita Tyler and Dollie Ashford. Survivors include her husband; a son, Ricky Skaggs of Buxton; five daughters, Shirley Huff, Lisa Stone and Crystal Skaggs, all of Buxton, Michelle Griffin of Vernonia and Pam Payne of Gaston; two brothers, Sonny Carter of Midwest City, Okla., and Jim my Carter of Sanger, Calif.; four sis ters, Norene Woods of Fresno. Calif., Georgie Rice of Midwest City, Okla., Norma Silva of Pioneer, Calif., and Melba McClain of Twin Falls, Idaho; eight grandchildren and num erous nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 0330 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR 97201. Fuiten, Rose - and Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. JAMES H. JUMP JR. James Henry Jump Jr., 76, Rainier, died February 6, 2001. At his request, no services were held Disposition was by cremation. Mr. Jump was born December 31, 1924, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to James Henry and Erie Polly Jum p. He received a bronze star for service in the U.S. Army in the Phillipines during World War II. He was a cat skinner- logger for Ron Adams Logging in Birkenfeld and Groves Crushing, Holmes Logging in Elsie. He was a member of the Am eri can Legion in Longview. Mr. Jum p was preceded in death by his first wife, Leata F. (Keene); a daughter, Janet L. Hicks; and a sister, Mary K. Wilkerson. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Thomas of Springfield, Frank and Robert, both of Longview and Justen of Germany; two daughters, Dale A. Heflin of Rainier and Brenda L. Brown of Longview; six sisters, Blondie Hendershot of Harrisburg, Christine Hanson of Sacramento, Calif., and Ailene Carter, Pet Harmon, Betty Jump and Linda Franklin, all of Waterford, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are 'suggested to County Engineer Columbia County, St. Helens, Oregon Position #01-468 DUTIES: Perform a wide variety of Help keep the kitchen clean - eat out. (More g b ltu riis on paga 13) Community Home Health and Hospice, P O Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.. EVELYN “COOKIE” RACINE Evelyn “Cookie” Racine, 79, died February 13, 2001. A memorial service was held February 17 in the Forest Grove First Christian Church. Inter ment was in Union Point Cemetery in Banks. Mrs. Racine was born June 28, 1921, in Banks. Her maiden name was Kelly. She graduated from Banks High School and attended Portland Commu nity College. In 1938, she married Floyd E. Racine. She was a cook for Forest Grove Union High School until retiring in 1987. As head cook, in 1970, she es tablished the Food Education and Ser vice Training program . She also cooked for Gales Creek Children’s Cam p for diabetic children for 31 summers. She was a member of the Forest Grove First Christian Church, and was an officer of the Oregon State Employees Association. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, Ernie and Bill; a daughter, Donna Pomaje- vich; a brother, Bill Kelly; four grand children and six great grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to Gales Creek Children’s Camp, 415 N. State St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. "A T ru ste d ?(ame in fu n e r a l Service" fuiten, fose & 9-ioyt funeralflome S e co n d g e n e ra tio n ‘f a m it y O w n e d d r O p e ra te d DERREL & DEANN ROSE JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE-HOYT TINA ROSE-REYNOLDS AARON DUYCK, ROSS MATHEWS Attendant: RAY PELSTER In Memory of KAYLENA LYNN PARAGON Aug. 30, 1995 Feb. 4, 2001 S ervices Held JUANITA MAE SKAGGS O ct. 1 ,1 9 2 8 Feb. 11,2001 S ervices Held Twin bed with frame, mattress 6.5 feet Sealy Posturpedic $45. 503-429-0392 B02/21 1998 Johnson Outboard, long shaft. No more than 15 hours on motor. $850 503-429-7480. P02/21 CLEAN WATER If you’re not happy with your recent water report and dislike the taste of chlorine, which may be bad for you, I have the answer. My water filters take out 100% of the chlorine and 98% of all impurities. Three year warranty. Regularly $179. Special $119. 503- 429-7201. BTFN ANNOUNCEMENTS Free C lothing available Tuesdays, 10 am-noon. St. Vincent dePaul trail er, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ver nonia. FTFN Vernonia Cares Emergency Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 627 Adams Avenue. 503-429-1414. FTFN CflBp OT TNMNFS Dear friends of Don Foster (Dr.Donny) We would like to extend our sin cere appreciation to the many friends who expressed sorrow, sympathy and condolences at the time of our beloved Husband, Father, Papa’s passing. Thank you for the cards, flowers and many gifts of food. Don touched many lives here in Vernonia and he will be missed by many, yet, his memory will live on in our hearts and souls for a long time to come. In the 10 years Don lived in Vernonia, he came to love this little town and its people. He loved his Rising River Ranch and his Adult Foster Care Home. Vernonia was the place his heart called home. The show of care and support shown us by our friends.during this difficult time have given us the courage and inspiration to continue the business of Rising Riv er Ranch Retirement Residence and we will do our best to make Don proud. We would especially like to thank our very special friend, Jennie Siedel- man and the family of Ramona Shirley for their loving care and support dur ing this ordeal. We would also like to extend a special thark you to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Juanita Dennis for their support and spiritual guidance and the gift of Faith they so willingly shared with Don. May God Bless you. With our sincerest appreciation, The Family of Don Foster Donna, Nikki, Kelly, Keith, Leah, Luke & Kaleb B02/21 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern........ 429-6611 Hay fo r Sale. $1.75/bale. U-haul or delivery possible w/charge. 503-755- 2442. B01/17-03/07 Angel Memorials PRICES START AT $290.00 HEADSTONES LOST YOUR DOG? Call the Colum bia County Animal Shelter in St. He lens at 503-397-3935. FTFN Recycle your magazines at St. Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, or at Vernonia laundromat daily. Questions? Call 503-429-8092 or 503-429-8841. FTFN MISCELLANEOUS POE SALE A ntique bed. Jenny Lind 3/4 size, circa 1915. Good condition $195. 503- 429-7201. BTFN’ Quality Sandy Loam Top Soil, crushed rock, plus beauty barkdust and grass hay. Steve Hemeon, 503- 755-2767 BTFN Hay fo r Sale. $2/bale out of our barn. U-Haul. Diane Benes 503-429-4833. B02/21 PETS AKC Shitzshu stud Guaranteed. 503-429-8408. service. P02/21 MISCELLANEOUS WANTED W A N TED : C a s h paid for old Christmas ornaments, old Ver nonia area advertising (signs, old calendars), old baskets, clocks, old tools, old kitchenware, old furniture, old radios, logging pictures, old pic tures of the Vernonia area, bear traps, wolf traps, hunting knives, In dian artifacts, old paintings, pre 1920 postcards, old coffee tins, cof fee grinders, old ammunition box es, old lamps, wagon wheels, iron wheels, old iron toys, tin toys, trains, old marbles, teddy bears, dolls, old quilts, samplers, old crocks, old horse drawn farm equipment, anvils. 503-429-1608 days or evenings. If no answer, leave message. I will get right back to you. BTFN r o u e NOTICE WBUC S0TICE NOTICE OF TOWN HALL MEETING sible for the disabled. If you are in need of any special accommodations in order to attend or participate at this hearing, please call the Board of County Commissioners’ Office at 503-397-4322 at least two (2) days in advance. A Town Hall meeting will be held by the Vernonia City Council on Monday, Febru ary 26th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Scout Cabin to discuss the results and welcome public comment and input on the Citizen Survey. Publish February 21, 2001 NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY The City of Vernonia is soliciting bids for the following surplus property: • Bridgeport Lathe - located at the corner of Bridge Street and Adams Avenue. Mini mum bid $100 - U-haul. • Property located on Third Avenue. Tax Lot #4405-013-12600. Lot size is 50.5’ x 25’. Minimum bid $1,000. Sealed bids will be accepted at Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia OR 97064. For more information on the above items, contact Robyn Bassett at Vernonia Public Works, 503-429-6921. Publish February 21,2001 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of Amending the Columbia County Surface Mining Ordinance 1. Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at or after 10:00 a m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 308 on the Third Floor of the Columbia County Courthouse, in St. Helens, Oregon. 2. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2000-3, which would amend the Columbia County Surface Mining Ordinance. If approved, Ordinance No. 2001-3 would provide a process for Operating Permit and Limited Exemption Certificate renewals in a man ner consistent with Oregon land use law. 3. Copies of the proposed amendments are available in the Planning Department. The proposed ordinance may be amended at the public hearing. 4. Alt interested parties may appear and be heard. The location of the bearing is acces- 5. The hearing will be held in accordance with the provisions of the Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON By: Rita Bernhard, Chair Publish February 21, 2001 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of Amending the Columbia County Surface Mining Ordinance 1. Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at or after 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 308 on the Third Floor of the Columbia County Courthouse, in St. Helens, Oregon. 2. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2000-4, which would amend the Columbia County Surface Mining Ordinance. If approved, Ordinance No. 2001-4 will amend the Columbia County Surface Mining Ordinance to extend the term for Operating Permits and Limited Exemption Certificates to five (5) years. 3. Copies o, the proposed amendments are available in the Planning Department. The proposed ordinance may be amended at the public hearing. 4. All interested parties may appear and be heard. The location of the hearing is acces sible for the disabled. If you are in need of any special accommodations in order to attend or participate at this hearing, please call the Board of County Commissioners' Office at 503-397-4322 at least two (2) days in advance. 5. The hearing will be.held in accordance with the provisions of the Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON , By: Rila Bernhard, Chair Publish February 2 1 ,2(X|1
