The INDEPENDENT, April 18, 2001
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Open House events scheduled at Columbia County Public Health
The community is invited to
The open house is one of
an open house at Columbia several events celebrating
County Public Health from Public Health Week to highlight
12:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Thurs Columbia
County
Public
day, April 26, at 2370 Gable Health’s contributions to the
Road in St. Helens, across community.
from St. Helens High School.
“All our staff will be on hand
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New Selection of Beaded Curtains
Beautiful Amber Jewelry ❖ Handmade Pillows
Candles
Evening Bags for Prom
Rune Sets
Custom Cloaks ❖ Tye-Dye Clothing ❖ Sarongs
Custom Blended Bath Salts
Essential Oils ❖ Soothing Herbal Balms
to talk to people about their
programs,” said Karen Ladd,
Public Health Administrator.
She said directors from the Co
lumbia Health District Board
will also be available.
The Women, Infants and
Children program (WIC) will
prepare plenty of healthy
snacks for the open house and
there will be balloons, coloring
books and stickers for kids.
Adults can pick up literature on
Public Health programs and
disease prevention programs.
Literature on a variety of
health issues will be available
free at the open house, and the
public is invited to ask ques
tions about specific public
health programs. Nurses will
be on hand to answer ques
tions, do free blood pressure
checks or discuss information
or make referrals.
Anyone can come into the
Public Health offices April 23 to
27 for a free walk-in blood
pressure check. Hepatitis and
HIV testing and counseling is
also offered throughout the
week by appointment at no
charge.
Public Health will provide
free childhood immunizations
for children age 5 during cer
tain times as part of Public
Health Week activities. Free
childhood immunizations will
be available at the Public
Health clinic at 2370 Gable
Road in St. Helens on Tues
day, April 24 from 1:00 to 3:30
p.m. and 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
ents must bring immunizations
The free immunization clinic records to the clinics.
is part of a statewide campaign
For more information, call
sponsored by the Oregon Patty Barker, immunization co
Preschool Immunization Con ordinator, Columbia County
sortium. No appointments are Public Health at 503-397-4651
necessary for the clinic. Par or 1 -800-244-4870.
Free well water testing available
must be returned to Public
Health by 2:00 p.m. on the
same day that it is taken.
If the water tested is clean,
results will be returned by mail
in about a week. If a sample
shows contamination, Public
Health will make contact by
phone and mail to advise
households on setting up cor
rective action.
Water test kits can be picked
Those wishing to have their
up at the Public Health offices,
well water tested must pick up
2370 Gable Road, St. Helens,
a container from Public Health.
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ques
After collecting the water sam
tions can be directed to Sani
ple according to instructions tarian Mark Edington at 503-
with the container, the sample 366-3828.
Columbia County Public
Health will offer free water test
ing as part of Public Health
Week activities, April 23 to 26,
waiving the usual $20 fee.
Water tests are available to
anyone who uses a private well
as a water source. Tests will re
veal the presence of coliform
bacteria which could indicate
contamination of the well.
Amateur photo contest underway
Over $60,000 in prizes will
be awarded this year in the In
ternational Open Amateur Pho
tography Contest. The contest
is open to everyone and entry
is free. The deadline for en
tries is May 31, 2001.
“Everyone has at least one
memorable photo that captures
a special moment in time,” stat
ed Pamela Roberts, Contest
Director. “When people learn
about our free photography
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‘Your Yoga”
Large Variety of Incense & Burners
Teas and Herbs
Garden Statuary and Fountains
Oil Paintings by Christine
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2 classes per week $135.0
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Al-Anon
Mondays
6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays
6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturdays
7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Arts & Crafts Society
2nd Thursday
2:00 p.m., City Library
Boosters
2nd Wednesday
7:30 p.m., VHS Library
Boy Scout Troop 201
Tuesdays
7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Boy Scout Troop 860
Wednesdays
7:00 p.m., LDS Church
Cemetery Beautification Comm. 2nd Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Library
Chamber of Commerce
2nd Wednesday
Noon, Lew’s Place
Doll Club
4th Tuesday
1:00 p.m., Senior Center
Girl Scouts
Thursdays
6:30-8 p.m., Christian Church
Izaak Walton League
3rd Thursday
For location call 429-7193
Lions Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
6:30 p.m., Lew’s Place
Narcotics Anonymous
Wednesdays
6:00 p.m., Head StartBldg.
Nehalem Valley Car Club
For Info Call 429-4074
10:30 a.m., City Library
Preschool Story Hour
Mondays
Upr Nehalem Watershed Council 4th Thursday
For location call 429-2401
Vernonia Airport Committee 3rd Wednesday
7:00 p.m., City Library
For location call 429-1414
Vernonia Cares Directors
1st Thursday
6:30 p.m., City Hall
Vernonia City Council
1 st & 3rd Mondays
Noon, City Hall
Vernonia Comm. Dev. Corp. 2nd Tuesday
Vernonia Grange
2nd Friday
7:00 p.m., Grange Hall
6:00 p.m., 510 Bridge St.
Vernonia Health Center
2nd Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Hall
Vernonia Planning Comm.
1st Thursday
For Info Call, 429-5201
Vernonia Pride
Last Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Library
Vernonia Ridge Riders
2nd
Tuesday
7:00
p.m., Fire Station
Vernonia RFPD Board
2nd Thursday
8:00 p.m., District Office
Vernonia School Board
1:00 p.m., Senior Center
1st Friday
Vernonia Sr. Center Board
2nd Monday
7:00 p.m., Fire Station
Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters
3rd Tuesday
7:00 p.m., WOEC
WOEC Directors
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contest, they suddenly realize
that their own favorite photos
can win cash prizes, as well as
gain national exposure,” con
tinued Roberts.
To enter, send one photo
graph in only one of the follow
ing categories: people, travel,
pets, children, sports, nature,
action, humor, portraiture or
other. The photo must be a col
or or black and white print (un
mounted), 8” x 10” or smaller.
All entries must include the
photographer’s name and ad
dress on the back, as well as
the category and the title of the
photo. Photographs should be
sent to: The International Li
brary of Photography, Suite
101-2611, 3600 Crondall Lane,
Owings Mills, MD 21117. En
tries must be postmarked by
May 31, 2001, or submit your
photo
directly
online
at
www.picture.com
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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
7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station
BANKS
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fridays
8:00 p.m., Methodist Church
Banks City Council
2nd Tuesday
7:30 p.m., City Hall
Banks Planning Commission Last Tuesday
7:00 p.m., City Hall
Banks School Board
2nd Monday
7:30 p.m., Jr. High Library
Banks Youth Group
Sundays, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., UMC Youth Bldg.
Chamber of Commerce
1st Thursday
12:30 p.m., Brown Derby
Citizen Participation Org
3rd Monday, odd months
7:15 p.m., City Hall
Friends of the Library
1st Saturday
10:00 a.m., City Library
Lions Club
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Methodist Church
Sunset Park Assoc.
3rd Wednesday
8:00 p.m., Gun Club
T.O.P.S.
Wednesdays
7:00 p.m., Administration Bldg.
Tri-City RFPD Board
2nd Wednesday
7:00 p.m., Station 13
COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.)
Board of Commissioners
Wednesdays
10 a.m., Courthouse
Citizens for Senior Justice
2nd Tuesday
7:00 p.m., Sunset Park Church
COLCO Transportation
2nd Friday
10:30 a.m., Courthouse
County Council of Seniors
2nd Friday
1:00 p.m., Courthouse
County Fair Board
2nd Monday
7:00 p.m., Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg.
County Parks Commission
3rd Mon day
6:00 p.m., 1054 Oregon St.
Emergency Comm. Dist. (9-1-1) 3rd Tuesday
7:00 p.m., Courthouse
Historical Society
4th Wednesday
Noon, location call 429-3713
Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410