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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, July 18, 2001 Prickett retires; Quail Valley continues process toward annexation Fire danger is high through out Oregon and a little rain, even an occasional good downpour, isn’t enough to put moisture back into northwest forests during this unusually dry year. The Northwest has received less than two-thirds of its average rain and snow for this time of year. Even the Coast Range, normally the wettest part of the state, is suf fering. Fire season is in effect and outside burning is banned without a permit. “Interface” areas, where homes are on the edge of forests, are of greatest concern aluminum. which you should water regu larly. Trees near or next to Wood shake roofs, often ignit buildings should be kept free of ed by embers, are one of the dead wood and moss. Prune top causes of home losses in branches lower than six feet on forest areas. Remove pine trees to prevent a ground fire needles and leaves from gut ters. Screen attics and founda from climbing into the tree tion vents, decks and porches canopy. Check with local agen to protect them from wind cies for guidelines on tree re moval first. blown embers. 5. Stack wood at least 30 3. Have adequate water supply and pressure. Single feet from your home and other family homes should have at outbuildings. Consider alterna least one-inch-diameter supply tives to burning yard debris, mains. Also, have exterior out such as composting or recy lets so a hose reaches all sides cling. In high fire-risk zones, burning if often prohibited. of the house. 6. Electrical service lines 4. Reduce flammable vege to all firefighting agencies. For that reason, the Oregon De sheet partment of Forestry and Cen tral Oregon fire agencies pro vide the following tips to aid in fire prevention for your home: 1. Create a defensible space around your home. Have a 30- foot buffer zone with a lawn or low-growing ground covers and fire-resistant plants. Thin an additional 70 feet to help slow an approaching fire. Defensible zones larger than 100 feet are recommended for homes on steep slopes, where fire can travel more quickly. 2. The roof is most vulnera ble. If you have an untreated wood shake roof, a nonflam mable replacement is recom mended - cement shingle, tile, metal tation, prune and thin trees. Remove dead leaves, dry grass, underbrush and other fuel within this safety zone, Fire resistant plants good in your rural landscape Landscaping doesn’t have to be forgotten in order to plan tor fire prevention. Here are some fire resistant plants rec ommended by Oregon State University Extension. For a complete list, call 541-548- 6088. Ground Covers - kinnikin- nick, creeping phlox and creep ing thyme Perennials - sedges, daylil- lies and hosta Shrubs, broadleaf ever green - cotoneaster, daphne and Oregon boxwood Shrubs, deciduous - but terfly bush, burning bush and lilac Deciduous trees in the Pop- ulus category, such as aspen and cottonwoods are also fire resistant. New round of funding for Oregon Heritage grants Application forms and infor mation for the Oregon Heritage Commission’s 2001-2003 Her itage Grant cycle are now available. Oregon Heritage Grants provide fifty-percent matching funds for projects that preserve, interpret or in crease public access to Ore gon’s heritage resources. Grants made in previous cy cles have range/ in amount from $1,000 to $25,000. Only non-profit organizations incor porated in the State of Oregon, federally recognized tribal gov ernments and agencies of local governments within the State or by telephoning the commis sion office at 503-378-4168, ext. 299. Grant applications must reach commission offices at 1115 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, no later than 4:00 p.m., August 24, 2001. Decisions on grant appli cations submitted by August 24 will be made at a September 26 commission meeting. All projects approved for funding will have to be completed by June 30, 2003. The next oppor tunity to apply for Oregon Her itage Grants will be during the summer of 2003. of Oregon are eligible to apply. For the 2001-2003 cycle, the commission will give priority to projects that relate to the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. Pro jects not related to that theme will still be considered. Detailed information about the types of projects that may be submitted, who may apply and grant requirements is in the grant application packets. Applications packets can oe downloaded from the Oregon Heritage Commission web site at oregonheritage.org or paper copies can be requested by e- mail at heritage.info@state.or.us funds to assist qualified appli cants in paying utility bills. Those approved for assistance also receive energy case man agement to help prevent future crises by fostering individual self-reliance. ical health. If you are interested in volunteering or need a vol unteer for your organization, This is one of a series of arti call Nancy Harwood, Agency cles meant to help inform the com Director, at 503-397-5655. munity about United Way funded Community Action Team’s By Chris Kaleta, board secretary, Columbia County United Way Energy Self-Reliance Program For information call Karrie Durie at 503-397-4951. This program helps provide Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) This program places seniors (age 55 and up) in non-profit organizations throughout the community, without displacing paid personnel. Agencies ben efit from the volunteers many years of experience and knowl edge and the volunteers bene fit with better mental and phys- P R IN T IN G PIO in or F a n c y T h e IN D E P E N D E N T 4 2 9 -9 4 1 0 When Y ou Dig, Dig^Safely. Call the Oregon One-Call Center 1-800-332-2344 Wait for the site to be marked Respect the marks State law requires Dig with care If you want to help guide your own future, register and vote. Vernonia Federal Credit Union • 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -8 0 3 1 CORNELIUS AUTO SALES 1989 SENTRA One owner............. ........................ $2,495 1989 S-10 P/U Clean, runs great!............................ $3,495 1991 S-15 P/U BABY ON BOARD!! Baby Changer Vernonia child 5 Rocker Specials! Bi-Level S/T equipment, A/C......................... $3,995 1966 DATSUN P/U Runs very good.......................... $799 1984 FORD BRONCO Loaded......... ................. $3,995 1989 FORD BRONCO XLT........................$4,495 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA 4-Door, loaded... ..... $4,995 1988 HONDA PRELUDE WE DELIVER 1994 HONDA ACCORD Open ^ 6 * 7 Days 182 Main Street '2? TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU VERNONIA AND CORNELIUS CALL ANYTIME: 503-693-7031 Linn Oil in Banks FURNACE & STOVE OIL Armstrong & Bear Mtn. Wood Pellets Breckwell Pellet Stoves two business days notice if you dig deeper than 12 inches. LOW CO$T CAR LOANS Know your United Way agencies and the services they perform for Columbia County Res idents. leading from main power lines to houses start many fires. Have installed underground when possible. Keep power line rights-of-way wide enough so wind-blown branches don’t hit lines. 7. Emergency access. The driveway is your escape route and needs a firebreak on each side. Narrow, winding drive ways can hamper firefighters. The road to your home should be wide enough for firetrucks to pass and turn around. Make sure roads and driveways are well-marked and not exces sively steep. or R eadyU 7Û Û ! Finish Shaker, Colonial or Contemporary Lim itä to stock on hind Hurry suppliti lis t Stock may u ry in ttch stori In Stock or 10-Day Quick Ship _ _ V ■ A Quality Wood and UphoLitered F u ru ilu rt Leather, loaded.,.. ...... $8,995 1991 TOYOTA CELICA Very clean...... ............. $4,495 Not as shown • • Runs excellent.... ...... $3,495 Finished or Unfinished 2962 S. Baseline • Cornelius • 503-640-1124 16126 SE Stark • Portland • 503-252-5434 HOURS: Mon-Sat 10-6«Sun 11-5 90 Day'» Sai*-« a Cash CAC Uyawavs AF/wong f .- t Lots of Cars • Lots of Low Prices Lots of Different Kinds of Financing $ im hJoL&Ji
