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Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, May 1, 2003 Action flds Call 503-129-9410 to place your ad HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Building Inspector II Columbia County, Oregon Position #03-152 DUTIES: Perform residential/commer- cial inspections and plans review. QUALIFICATIONS: AA degree plus 4 yrs exp in bldg inspection or related field Other exp/educ may be accept able. REQUIREMENTS: At least 1 OR A lev el inspector (structural, mechanical, plumbing or plans examiner); all C lev el CABO certifications. Similar certs rrom other states or ICBO may also be accepted. Preference will be given for add’l A level certifications and for 1 / 2 Family Dwelling Plumbing and/or Elec trical Inspector certification. SALARY: $2788-$3352; DOE (total poss. $3783 w/add'l certs). Add’l pay for each A level cert held/obtained above minimum up to $430/month. Ex cellent benefit package TO APPLY: County application form is mandatory; download from <www.co.Columbia.or.us> or obtain from Columbia County Civil Service, 230 Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397-3874 DEADLINE: Must be received by 5:00 pm . on May 12, 2003; postmark not acceptable; facsimile apps not accept able Equal Opportunity Employer B05/01 230 Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397-3874 DEADLINE: Must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2003; postmark not acceptable Equal Opportunity Employer B05/01 A ccountant - Junior Columbia County, Oregon Position #03-035 DUTIES: Participate in accounting and financial record keeping functions for the County. Perform a variety of duties, processing payrolls, processing ac counts payable, reviewing financial transactions and preparing statements and reports. QUALIFICATIONS: BA in accounting. 2 yrs exp in accounting/bookkeeping. Exp using computerized accounting/ payroll systems required. SALARY: $2,351-$2,830 + 2.5% COLA 7/1/03; exclnt benefits TO APPLY: County application form is mandatory; download from <www.co.Columbia.or.us> or obtain from Columbia County Civil Service, NOW HIRING: companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OR-1661 P4/17-5/1 From page 3 out on a journey of adventure. Being a surveyor, Mr. Bernard was not thrill-seeking; he was ex ploring the unknown to find out if the great wealth of Mother Nature could be floated down a river to the Pacific Ocean. That river was the mighty Nehalem. Mr. Bernard started at “Browse’s Mill," which he thought was around river mile 100. He wrote that there was a settle ment with a population of one or two hundred people who had taken up farms along the river. That settlement, most likely, was Vernonia. Browse’s mill, most likely, was a misspelling of Peter Brouse, who, with Isaiah W. Detrick, built a sawmill at the mouth of the East Fork of the Ne halem, a few miles downstream of Vernonia. At Browse’s mill Mr. Bernard built a boat, 24 feet long and 3 feet wide, and using pitch from a tree, sealed the bottom of the boat. Bernard then hired two raftsmen and started down the Ne halem, beginning what was thought to be the first journey down the Nehalem by white men. Having read this amazing first descent of the Nehalem, a kayaking friend, Troy Horton, and I thought this would be an amazing trip to re-cre ate. Two years ago we did it, but in many short trips of 10 miles each. Yet, in the back of our minds toyed the thought of doing the trip in just four days as Mr. Bernard did. A few months ago we decided we would attempt the trip, but with company. Troy’s brother, Stan, has kayaked with us on occasion; also I was mentoring Dennis Nelson in the art of kayaking. Being brave souls, they agreed to accompany us on the Great Ne halem Challenge. My father volunteered to drive the support vehicle, which would provide the comforts of home on the nearby road. Since Mr. Bernard thought he had started his trip at river mile 100, we decided to honor his es timation, even though we really think he started at the East Fork of the Nehalem, which is around river mile 85. Our group knew that we were in for a challenge, since most of our kayak trips run 5- I do not like work even when someone else does it. — Mark Twain AUTOMOTIVE 1983 36’ Kom fort 5th Wheel. Needs some cosmetic work. $600 1977 Dodge 1/2 Ton P/U with 5th Wheel hitch. $400 1983 Nissan King Cab. Runs great. $500 Call Susi at 503-429-9410 between 9:00 a m. and 3:00 p.m. or 503-429- 0316 between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. No late calls, please. 10 miles in length. Averaging 25 miles a day was going to be strenuous, at the least. Would we de velop tendonitis or other ailments? To answer this question we took several training trips, one of 16 miles and the next a full 25 miles. We all survived without lasting ill effects. We tried to get as much water time as we could each week to get into shape. I logged around 100 miles of riv er running since the first of the year in my effort to get in shape. Our journey began April 24th, around 9:30 a.m., at the bridge on Timber Road near Clear Creek Road. The morning was cool and over cast, but hinted of sunshine. Rainfall on the 23rd had raised the river, which was good because it would make a faster, smoother ride. We had one portage when we could not get around a small log blocking the main channel. We arrived in Vernonia around 12:00 p.m., completing our first 10 miles. From Vernonia down to river mile 75, the river was twice as big, since we had passed Rock Creek and several major tributaries. Before the trip, we had planned where we needed to camp to fit with our paddling expecta tions. The first camp fell at Larry and Claudia Oblack’s, who graciously allowed us to camp on their land. When the four of us arrived, around 5:30 p.m., dad had camp semi-setup. We had a good hot meal, camp fire and a nice visit with the Oblacks before settling into our first night of sleep along the mighty Nehalem. We were all quite tired from our day of paddling, some of us questioning whether we were really up to this challenge. Would we really recover enough overnight to travel the 26.4 miles of the next leg of our trip? The answer is in next month’s Ike Says column. Izaak Walton League Nehalem Valley Chapter meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome. For meeting location, call (503) 429-7193. | m o r e s orp oB T w rrn Coffee and Snack Concession Colum bia County Courthouse Columbia County is seeking proposals from qualified food and drink providers to establish a concession stand at the Columbia County Courthouse in St. Helens, Oregon. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m., May 22, 2003. A copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) can be obtained at the Department of General Services, Columbia County Court house, Room 158, 230 Strand Street, Department of General Services at 503-397-2100. B05/01 MISCELLANEOUS FOB S&LB Nice w eight system $85, Kick boxing bag $20, Computer chair, grey $35, Embroidery machine $400, Com pound miter saw, Delta, 8 1/4 $85, Scroll saw, Pro-Tech $85, Roto zip saw $75. 503-429-0569 P05/01 Tupperware Open House, Saturday, May 10, 10 - 2 at Head Start Building. Contact Sharon Ferguson 503-429- 0652 for further info. B05/01 Medical Equipment and Garage Sale Shower chair, wheel chair, lift chair, hy draulic lift, heavy duty HD Jazzy and more. 1/2 mile South of Vernonia on Hwy 47 at Storage Too, May 2 & 3, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For information, call 503-429-9851. B05/01 Senior Class Rummage Sale Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Washington Grade School covered basketball court 199 Bridge Street, Vernonia ESTATE SALE HELP We can save you work, help sell your items or buy you out completely. Call Dan or Darlene 503-728-3654 BTFN | | MOBTaaaas PURCHASE I REFINANCE CONSTRUCTION With 2 0 years of experience, Superior Service is a Guarantee » PURCHASE UP TO 100% » REFINANCE FOR ANY REASON » EQUITY LOANS / 2ND MORTGAGES » REMODELZREHABLITATION ► CONSTRUCTION Full service banker/broker able to service all of IfNMR your financing needs. Call Kirk and Donna Benefiel (5 0 3 ) 3 5 7 -5 2 3 8 email: kirkb@mtglender.com donnab @ mtglender.com Renters: Call us and learn how you can own your own home. CAT, Inc. First Time Homebuyers W orkshop, Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in St. Helens. Low and moderate income households en couraged to attend. To register, call Dana Crane at 503-397-3511 or 503- 397-4951. LOST YOUR DOG? Call the Columbia County Animal Shelter in St. Helens at 503-397-3935. Recycle your magazines at St. Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Questions? Call 503-429-8092 or 503- 429-8841. LIVESTOCg Standing at Stud. Overo Paint “Exo tique Scribbles” producing lovely & smart babies. $300 Reg Mare, $200 Grade Mare. 503-429-0532 P03/20-05/01 Egg Cartons needed. Please drop off at The Independent or call 503-429- 8930 for pickup. FTFN Lulu's Antique Refinishing Repair & Caning 3 Free (Parts) Pickup Trucks. 2 Fords, 1 Courier. 503-359-1005 or 503-936-0728. F05/01 If your furniture isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to me. Free Large standing bird feeder, two VW Bug wheels, two boxes old pi ano music, washer that stopped. Call evening 503-429-8039. F05/01 Antiques Bought & Sold 4 2 9-7633 E ves. Free C lothing available first Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St. Vincent dePaul trailer, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue, Vernonia. GORLEY’S MACHINE SHOP Vernonia Cares Emergency Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 627 Adams Avenue. 503-429-1414. THE PLACE TO GO FOR: • EQUIPMENT & HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR • WELDING & MACHINE WORK • PICK UP & DELIVERY • NIGHT SHIFT INCLUDED 1818 BAKER WAY LOOP KELSO, WASHINGTON PHONE 360-423-4567 |
