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Page 16 The INDEPENDENT, January 15, 2004 Class will bring archaeology to life for those interested in digging into it Those curious about archae- ology are invited to attend two introductory sessions sponsored by the Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS) Training Program and co-sponsored by the Wash- ington County Historical Society and Museum and Portland Com- munity College (PCC). Course participants can pre- register and pay $15 to attend two consecutive Saturday class- es, January 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and February 7, 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 3, Forum Theater. The sessions, led by six archaeologists, will introduce Northwest archaeology, volun- teer opportunities, law and ethics of archaeology, rock art, and identification of prehistoric Last week, Vernonia Lake was looking very cold and ready for some serious ice-fishing. There was evidence that someone had walked on the lake around some of the edges. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Correction: The Public Hearing cited below for January 19, 2004, before the Vernonia City Council, will be held on Tuesday, January 20. PUBLIC NOTICE 831 B RIDGE S TREET ,V ERNONIA 503 - 429 - 0214 VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) UNLIMITED 56K INTERNET For information call 503-429-2701 www.agalis.net Ireland at Law Bankruptcy Attorney Fees Starting at $399 + Filing Fee 503-324-1500 JEFFERSON BRIDGE STREET ADAMS HAWKINS PARK SHADY LANE MADISON Mon - Fri 5:30 am - 6 pm Saturday 6:30 am - 4 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 2 pm PR WEED AVE. N OW OPEN GR Planner II Position #04-302 Duties: Perform professional planning work in land use, zoning & subdivi- sions. Qualifications: B.A. in planning or re- lated field; 3 yrs exp in planning or re- lated field; know. of planning concepts, state & county codes; strong computer skills. Salary: $3017-$3614; Exlnt benefits – fully paid family health ins. and PERS. To Apply: County application form is mandatory; download from <www.co.columbia.or.us> or obtain from Columbia County Civil Service, 230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-397-3874. Deadline: Must be received by 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2004; postmark not acceptable; fax apps not acceptable. Equal Opportunity Employer. B01/15 ROSE AVE E SPRESSO C OFFEE , C AKES , S OUP , P ASTRIES A ND S PECIALTY D RINKS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY V ERNONIA M ERCANTILE H ERITAGE B AKERY and historic artifacts. There will be demonstrations of rock art and flintknapping, along with ex- hibits. In addition, four other Satur- day sessions covering excava- tion, laboratory, surveying and mapping are being offered to a smaller group. OAS offers the six sessions once a year. To pre-register for the intro- ductory session, leave a mes- sage on the OAS voice mail, 503-727-3507. The Oregon Archaeological Society sponsors free public lectures on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at OMSI and has other activities throughout the year. For more information, visit <www.orego narchaeological.org>. SHAY PARK MAPLE STREET COUGAR STREET The shaded area in the map above is proposed for the Downtown Zone. Public hearings are scheduled before the Vernonia Planning Commission on January 15, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. and before the Vernonia City Council on January 19, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, to consider rezoning portions of General Commercial and a few General Residential properties to “Downtown Zone,” a new zone created by the adoption of the “Smart Development” Ordinance. The new Downtown Zone would be located in the heart of Vernonia’s business district and its provisions would prevent future develop- ment that would spoil the small town char- acter of Vernonia’s Downtown. Property owners with existing uses and structures would not be required to make any changes. The provisions will apply when new structures are built, substantial addi- tions are made, or new uses are proposed. A copy of the Downtown Zone provisions of the “Smart Development” Ordinance is available for inspection at Vernonia City Hall. A copy of the entire “Smart Development” Ordinance also is available for purchase at a cost of $3.20. The public hearings are governed by Vernonia Ordinance 711, ORS 197.763, ORS 197.005, ORS 197.175, and Oregon Statewide Land Use Goals 1, 2, 10 & 14 and OAR 660-025. A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before the hearing, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue in a hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue. Public testi- mony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before the hearing. For additional information concerning the “Smart Development” Ordinance, call Julie Steffen, Vernonia City Planner at 503-429- 5291. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with dis- abilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to public hearing to Kate Conley at 503-429-5291, TTY 1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia. OR. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Publish January 2 and 15, 2003