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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, Aiugust 7, 2003 Dentist establishes practice in Vernonia Happy teeth, happy gums - there’s a new dentist in Vernon ia. Christopher Scheuerman, D.M.D., has been accepting new patients, both children and adults, since August 4. Although Dr. Scheuerman is a recent graduate of OHSU Dental School, he has plenty of experience. He has been treat ing patients for the last three years and during that time, has seen more than two hundred patients with a full range of dental conditions. He also placed in the top four for the prestigious Howard Award at this year’s Pacific NW Dental Conference. Dr. Scheuerman is experi enced in the latest techniques and technologies and will have a chadless practice, with all pa tient information on a secure computer. His office has the lat est in X-ray equipment, includ ing digital X-ray, which can pro vide as much as a 90-percent decrease in radiation exposure over normal X-ray machines. In addition to helping patients with the latest technology, he em phasizes his strong belief in the importance of patient education to help save teeth and increase knowledge. Born in Arizona, Dr. Scheuerman has lived in small towns and has spent time in Colorado, California, Arkansas, Oregon and Washington. He and his wife, Erin, have a three- year-old son, William, and an other son is due in September. Acreage, a house, shop, tools, collector tractors and oth er collectibles will be sold by the Division of State Lands at an auction near Banks on Sat urday, August 16. The auction begins at 10 a.m. with a preview beginning at 8:00 a.m. The real estate will Columbia County Republicans slate potluck picnic Christopher Scheuerman, D.M.D. Currently living in Beaverton, they plan a move to Vernonia after the baby arrives. He and Erin want to live in a small town and after visting here, both felt that Vernonia “is where we should be." They love the quiet and beauty here and look for ward to raising their family in a small town environment. W hen not working, Dr. Scheuerman enjoys cycling, Sen. Wyden sets Town Hall meeting U. S. Senator Ron Wyden will host a town hall meeting in the Scappoose City Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, on Sunday, August 17, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. “Jobs and the economy, affordable health care and quality education have been top concerns at other town meetings throughout Oregon," Wyden said. “I’m looking forward to hear ing from folks about these and other topics at my town meet ings." In Wyden’s 1996 U. S. Senate campaign, he promised to hold a town hall meeting in every Oregon county each year. Since being elected, he has held more than 300 town hall meetings. , ,0* Home, acreage and equipment will be auctioned by DSL in Banks hiking, camping, music and restoring a ‘66 Beetle. He de scribes himself as an “ob sessed Lego designer/creator” and is currently working on a fleet of ships. Perhaps some of his creations will show up in the office. Dr. Scheuerman will be as sisted by Vernonia resident Ka- ree Suess, a dental assistant since 1981. The office, at 622 Bridge Street in Vernonia, will be open three days a week. Call 503-429-0880 for an ap pointment if you are due for a check-up or are experiencing any dental problems. The local Republican Party will hold a summer potluck pic nic in Vernonia’s Anderson Park by the beautiful Nehalem River on Saturday, August 23, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Speak ers will follow the meal. Drinks will be provided. County Commissioner Tony Hyde will speak on local issues and answer questions. Jason Meshell will lay out his platform and plans for running against David Wu. For more information, call Mike and Pat Powell at 503- 728-3548 or Bob and Nancy Tosh at 503-728-3583. Food Handler class at Senior Center A Food Handler’s Class will be held at the Vernonia Senior Center, 446 Bridge Street, on Tuesday, August 19, at 1:00 p.m. It is strongly recommended that the Food Handler’s booklet be read before taking the test. The test is based on informa tion in the booklet. Booklets may be checked ) Rainier man is winner of Cannon Beach trip Sandy Gillespie, of Rainier, was the lucky winner of a two- night stay in Cannon Beach, when his ticket was drawn in a raffle held by the Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce. VERNONIA INN FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL i-800-354-9494 I 503-429-4006 Parade - Truck Pull - Racing Great Family Fun!! £ out from the Vernonia Public Li brary or purchased from Public Health, 2370 Gable Road in St. Helens (across from St. Helens High School) for $2.00. Bring a pen or pencil to take the test with. For more information, call Mark Edinqton at 503-366- 3828. Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. Banks Sunset Barbecue August 1 6 -1 7 , 2003 be sold at noon. The two-level, 2,200 square-feet home has two bedrooms, one bathroom and an unfinished basement. The property consists of 9.6 acres and includes a large shop. The property is located at 46190 NW Levi W hite Rd., which intersects Highway 26 from the north (just east of the Dairy Queen on Hwy. 26). For more information, includ ing photos and sale terms, go to <www.oregonauction eer.com > or call 1-800-637- 3140 to receive a bidder infor mation packet. The Division of State Lands will handle the sale because the property owner died with no known heirs and without a will. When no heirs or wills exist for an estate, DSL searches for heirs, inventories and protects estate assets, pays claims against the estate and files with probate court. If no heirs are found after 10 years, the assets become part of the Common School Fund. The fund distrib utes earnings to K-12 public schools every six months. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47)
