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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, May 2, 2001 ?" Business Notes ■ ' v/ ? L' /. if S ss ! HR» _ Creatures pet shop caters to the needs of people and their pets If you’re tired of having to go pet available,” the Edgars say, out of town to get pet supplies, through their association with a you can now eliminate that large network of breeders. chore. Ben and Lisa Edgar Their goal is to beat, or at least have opened Creatures, a full compete with, Petco and other line pet store that has just out-of-town pet stores. about everything you may Business is nothing new to need - treats, shampoos, toys, cages, beds, leashes and either Ben or Lisa, who have much, much more. They stock more than 20 years of retail ex feed for birds, reptiles, ferrets perience and have, as Lisa and rodents, in addition to the says, “learned much about more usual dog, cat and rabbit proper and superior customer feed. In spite of the variety they service.” Their four children carry, if they don’t happen to help with the store, too. At this have what you want, they will time, Ben is continuing in his position as assistant produce cheerfully order it for you. manager at the 185th Ave. The Edgars have been Safeway. Lisa also works part breeding and hand feeding ex time as director of Vernonia otic birds for some time. They Cares. also have a breeding program for reptiles, rodents, and rab bits. “We have most any kind of Area businesses and organ izations are invited to show the public what they have to offer in merchandise, services or community endeavors and, at The Oregon Department of the same time, help raise funds Revenue wants to be sure it for Vernonia Cares, the emer has the correct addresses for gency food bank in Vernonia. the federal retirees waiting for Vernonia Cares will host a refunds of Oregon state in Business Expo on Saturday, come taxes paid on federal June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5:00 pension benefits received for p.m. at Washington Grade tax years 1991 through 1994. School. Space may be re The refunds are scheduled to served for your products, be released after July 1,2001. brochures, posters, business cards - or whatever you want Federal pensioners who have moved since filing Form to display to promote your busi- Though their shop is packed to the rafters with pet supplies, the Edgars have been running Creatures out of their home for a couple of years, so they are delighted to be in a commercial building. They also do a lot of business on-line, selling birds for people all over the United States. The address for their website is www.creatures-pets hop.com. Creatures is located at 715 Bridge Street, in the Joy The ater building. The hours are 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, closed Sunday. “We invite everyone to come in and browse,” said Lisa, “or give us a call at (503) 429- PETS.” Business Expo will aid the hungry Dep’t of Revenue needs addresses Ben and Lisa Edgar with Einstein, their Moluccan Cockatoo. C alifornian named to lead PCC Dr. Jess Carreon, superin tendent and president of the Rio Hondo Community College district in Whittier, California, has accepted the position of President of Portland Commu nity College. Pending contract negotiations, the board will make the formal appointment at their meeting on May 17. Carreon earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Southern Califor nia, a master’s degree in man- agement from the University of California, Irvine and a bache lor's degree in history from San Diego State University. He has been president of Ventura College in Ventura, California and assistant super intendent and vice president of instruction at El Camino Com munity College district in Tor rance, California. Dan Moriarty, president of PCC since 1986, will retire June 30. Women’s health fair, fashion show The annual Women’s Health Fair and Community Fashion Show, sponsored by the Women’s Health Awareness Committee will be May 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Helens High School Commons. The Health Fair will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by Dr. Mark Liv ingston, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., who will present tips on how to help a friend through breast cancer. The Community Fash ion Show will be from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call Doreen at Columbia County Public Health, 503-397-4651. NV car club invites attendance Nehalem Valley Speed & Beauty car club is meeting every Tuesday evening in the Delemos garage, with various hands-on learning projects. The emphasis is on basic me chanics, as many young fel lows actively participate in these endeavors. p r e e n ’ s The club is open to any and all who want to learn more about and “play” cars. For more information, call 503-429-4074. VARIETY IS OUR NAME O pen 1 0 - 5 Tues - Sat 831 Bridge, Vernonia C 2 503-429-4333 “ Address changes should be sent to Address Change, De partment of Revenue, P.O. Box 14600, Salem OR 97309-5049. Correspondence sent to the department should include the proper Social Security number for identification purposes. Addresses also may be changed by calling the depart ment toll free at 1-800-356- 4222 (Oregon only). Outside Oregon, the number is 503- 378-4988. Spanish speakers may call 503-945-8618. For TTY (hearing or speech im paired only), the toll-free num ber within Oregon is 1-800- 886-7204. The Spanish and TTY numbers are answered by machine; a representative will return the call. Beginning Level Hatha Yoga classes will s ta r t in Vernonia April 3 0 th & May 2nd! 9 Week Sessions: ” The Health Habit 5O3-429-O5O1 Complete Co-Ed Gym Facility PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE Weight Loss/Gain Body Building General Conditioning Toning & Shaping Wolff Tanning Nutritional Counseling Olympic Weights Full Line Apparatus OPEN: 7a-9p M-F, 7a-5p Sat • 16720 Noakes Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM $55” DELI OPENS 11:00 A.M. J ta jip y. Wbothah A (D ay We will be closed Mother's Day HOT TUBS S' N a i l & T a n n in g A p p o i n t m e n t s \ L A v a i l a b l e • W a lk - In s W e lc o m e J N O W O PEN 5 A M M O N - FRI REG HOURS: M o n 5a-12:30p • Tu-F 5a-5p • Sa 7 a-5p • Su 8 a-2p $80” REG. ROOM $45” Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL Gift Certificates Available 854 BRIDGE ST., VERNONIA • 503-429-9011 \nesdays 1 class per week $ 8 0.0 0^,— 2 classes per wgsis-^'^’j^ C Q V ^ ^ s c fio p m e n t provided Drop-in I perC””^ P r e - r e g i s t r a t i o n advised (as class si\ ^ ^ r r tts T ^ ^ 503-429-0159 HOT, ICED & BLENDED DRINKS & TEA PASTRIES • MUFFINS • COOKIES • BAGELS SANDWICHES • SALADS • SOUPS * CHILI • CHILI DOGS Though designed primarily for businesses, organizations are also invited to join in the event and lei people know what your organization has to offer. Publicity and advertising will be handled by Vernonia Cares. For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Lisa Edgar at Vernonia Cares, Inc., 503-429-1414, at her home 503-429-4013, or by e- mail: edgar@vernonia-or.com “ Your Yoga” (Jh&jaiivQ 9/npuL&& ¿Af2h£AAJD (Bah & (Bsdi V ariety Clothing for the Entire Family Linens • Decor • CDs Books ‘ Toys • Notions and Much More 40F need to provide updated addresses and name changes. The information should be mailed by May 18. ness. The $25 fee is tax de ductible. , 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 9 0 0 MADISON Just one block off scenic V™N<>NIA. OR 9 7 0 6 4 book and plant 47)
