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Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, August 7, 2003 Have Fun While You Make $$$ Be p a rt o f Vernonia's Annual City-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, September 20, 2003 There is no fee for participants, but you must be registered in order to be included on the map that shoppers will be given. Participation is open to all local Individuals and Businesses. Contact Helen at Vernonia Realty & Insurance, 503-429-6203 Call Today ~ 503-429-6203 y i n ■ ■ I NOTICE OF COUNTY MEASURE ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, a measure election will be held in Columbia County, Oregon. The following shall be the ballot title of the measure to be submitted to the county’s voters on this date: 5-113 CAPTION Three-Year Option Levy for Law En forcement W EATHER R E P O R T JU LY 2003 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TEMPERATURE Hl LQ. 67 72 74 74 67 76 77 70 85 80 81 79 73 79 76 71 82 87 89 89 89 85 76 74 77 78 88 96 96 93 79 34 36 38 40 47 42 53 44 43 43 43 54 49 47 53 38 40 40 49 51 47 43 44 39 46 43 43 44 45 46 44 I. I j i ii i p .......... n iw n . 11. I| II I I. II PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC WOTtCB DATE m PBEÖLP. AMT, — - - - — .05 — — — — — — — — — — — - — — — — — Tem perature and precipitation amounts are from the official U.S. weather station at the Vernonia wa- ter plant. Measurable precipitation in July totalled .05 inches. QUESTION Shall Columbia County levy $0.68/$1000.00 of assessed value for three years beginning 2003-2004 for law enforce ment operating funds? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent. SUMMARY This measure may be passed only at an election with at least a 50 percent voter turnout. Currently, the Sheriff has only five full time road deputies providing County-wide coverage. As a result, response to emer gencies is delayed, calls go unanswered, and public safety is jeopardized. In 1998, county voters approved a new 195-bed jail, 156 more beds than the old jail. To avoid new taxes the Sheriff has been renting jail beds to agencies like the Immi gration Service. However, with local jail population growth, less beds are available to rent. General Fund money is limited and often dedicated by law to other purposes. The proposed levy would fund addition al road deputies and sergeants, and addi tional jail deputies and technicians; uni forms, equipment and other costs for the new personnel; help fund the additional costs of the new jail; and provide funds for other law enforcement purposes. The estimated money raised will be $1,989,939 in 2003-2004, $2,057,457 in 2004-2005, and $2,126,988 in 2005-2005, for an estimated total levy of $6,174,384. The following authorized county official hereby certifies the above ballot title is true and complete. John K. Knight County Counsel Signed: July 16, 2003 Publish August 7, 2003 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The City of Vernonia is seeking Statements of Qualifications from parties qualified to perform specific grant administration and project management activities pursuant to the rehabilitation of the old Vernonia City Hall located at 919 Bridge Street. The con struction work is to include a full re-roof of the building, interior structural repairs, some demolition work, as well as repairs to the exterior masonry. The selected grant administrator will be ex pected to provide full services associated with the administration, monitoring, report ing and record keeping requirements asso ciated with the OCDBG program and grants. The City will hire an architect/firm to design, develop bid documents and provide construction management. The City will hire a construction contractor to build the proj ect. A complete request packet is available at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064, 503-429-5291. SOQ’s must be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m., Au gust 15, 2003. Statements should be ad dressed to Mike Sykes, City Administrator. Individuals or firms mailing SOQ’s should allow normal delivery time to ensure timely receipt. One (1) original signed by a duly authorized individual and three (3) copies of the SOQ must be submitted. The City of Vernonia will not be responsible for any costs incurred prior to the execution of an agreement. Publish August 7, 2003 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS The City of Vernonia is seeking Bid Propos als from qualified contractors to perform specific construction activities pursuant to the rehabilitation of the old Vernonia City Hall located a, 919 Bridge Street. The work is to include a full re-roof of ti>e building, in terior structural repairs, some demolition work, as well as repairs to the exterior ma sonry. The City intends for this contractor bidding to begin in July of 2003 and construction in September of 2003. A complete construction documents and bid packet is available at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064. 503-429- 5291. All proposals must be received by the City of Vernonia, City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064. 503-429-5291. Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2003. The Contractor and the City will open the bid proposals at 4:30 p.m. on August 20. Late proposals will not be ac cepted. Contractors mailing proposals should allow for normal delivery time to ensure timely re ceipt. A signed original plus three (3) copies of the proposal must be submitted. The City of Vernonia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The City of Vernonia will not be responsible for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a construction contract. Publish August 7. 2003 S k ills Trainer. Immediate opening for PT (5 hrs/week) skills trainer to provide in-home family structure and support under the supervision of a mental health counselor. Positive people skills and ability to maintain strict confiden tiality required. Will train. Salary is $10.00 per hour. Columbia Community Mental Health is a Drug-Free Workplace Please send resume to: P O Box 1234 105 So. Third, St. Helens OR 97051 or applications available at 610 Bridge Street in Vernonia. B08/07 Building Inspector l/ll Columbia County, Oregon Position #03-151/2 DUTIES: Perform residential and/or commercial inspections and plans re view. QUALIFICATIONS: Insp I: HS/GED plus add’l training w/3 yrs related exp; Insp II: AA degree plus 4 yrs related exp. REQUIREMENTS: Insp I: CABO 1&2 family dwelling structural, plans and manuf home certs; Insp II: At least 1 OR A level inspector (structural, m e chanical, plumbing or plans examiner); all C level CABO certifications. Similar certs from other states or ICBO may also be accepted. Preference will be given for add’l A level certifications and for 1/2 Fam ily Dwelling Plum bing and/or Electrical Inspector certification. SALARY: Insp I: $2595-$3121; Insp II: $2788-$3353 (total poss. for Insp II $3784 w/add’l certs). Add’l pay for each A level cert held/obtained above minimum up to $430/month. Excellent benefit package TO APPLY: County application form is m andatory; dow nload from <w w w .co.colum bia.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 p.m. on August 11, 2003; postmark not acceptable; facsimile apps not accept able Equal Opportunity Employer B08/07 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 P08/07 CHILD CERE Log tru c k s w ashed and pressure cleaned, chrome included. Reason able rates. Call Andy or Dawn 503- 429-0663. P08/07 Tired o f S atellite TV? I can help. 503- 429-5103. B07/17-08/21 MIKE JAMES HORSESHOEING 503-429-4017 M ackenzie and H e a th e r’s C leaning S ervice 503-429-3601 Full com m ercial and residential housekeeping, from m opping to dusting, supplies provided. Available any time, including weekends Professional references available. Honest and hard working. Call for estimate or hourly rate. C hild C arb 7 D ays 2 4 H ours ALL AGES WELCOME 6 yrs. classroom experience. Infant, preschool, toddler and school age. S ta te R e g is te re d 503-429-0567 J_____ ANNOUNCEMENTS_____ LOST DOG? Columbia County Animal Shelter, St. Helens, 503-397-3935. R e c y c le y o u r m a g a z in e s at St. Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Questions? Call 503-429-8841. Lulu's Antique Refinishing Repair & Caning If your furniture isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to me. Antiques Bought & Sold 42 9 -7 6 3 3 E ves. INDEPENDENT ...ACTION ADS $4.50 for firstIO Words 100 each additional word. Inexpensive - Effective 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -9 4 1 0 Free Clothing 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. V ernonia C ares E m ergency Food B a n k is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 627 Adams Avenue. 503-429-1414.
