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HELP WANTED
AUTOMOTIVE
Animal Care Specialist
Columbia County, Oregon
Position #04-162
Part-time 19.5 hrs per week.
DUTIES: Care for animals, clean ken-
nels, assist in adoption, office clerical.
QUALIFICATIONS: HS/GED, pref. for
add’l related trng; some related work
exp. This is a shelter which dispos-
es (euthanasia) of unwanted/un-
adoptable animals - this position
assists in that process.
SALARY: $705-9.00 per hour DOE, no
benefits.
TO APPLY: County application form
mandatory.
Download
from
<www.co.columbia.or.us> or contact
Columba County Human Resources,
230 Strand, St. Helens OR 97051;
Phone: 503-366-3901.
DEADLINE: Must be received by 5:00
p.m. on July 14, 2004; postmark not
acceptable; fax apps not acceptable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Police Officer, Entry/Lateral, City of
Vernonia Police.
Open: June 15,2004
Closes: July 15, 2004
SALARY: $2722-3466, certification
pay up to $150/mo. 12 paid holiday/yr,
overtime and compensatory time off,
call back pay/court pay, PERS/De-
ferred
Compensation,
Uniform/weapon
provided,
Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance,
Long Term Disability, LIfe Insurance @
1.5 times annual wage.
Minimum requirements: Possess or
able to obtain un-limited Class C Ore-
gon Drivers License w/in 30 days of
hire. Successfully pass intensive per-
sonal and credit background investi-
gation. Residency requirement. Col-
lege credits in Criminal Justice educa-
tion or related field preferred. Positive
recommendation from previous em-
ployers, especially previous law en-
forcement employers. No previous
Felony and certain misdemeanor crim-
inal convictions or diversions. Physical
fitness at the good to excellent range;
possibility of an agility course for appli-
cants. Ability to obtain D.P.S.S.T Certi-
fication and pass a P.O.S.T. test. Cer-
tified officers may be eligible for lateral
hire accommodations.
To Apply: Application is required. Ob-
tain from Vernonia Police Dept., or call
503-429-7335, or e-mail <chief@ver-
nonia-or.gov>. Can submit a typed let-
ter of interest (3 pgs max) and include
a one page personal resume when re-
questing application. The letter of in-
terest can include what you know of
Vernonia, the crime profile, the level of
police services provided to the com-
munity, the cultural background, and
what you believe the community goals
for the police department would be.
Mail the above to: Chief Mathew
Workman, “Confidential”, 1001 Bridge
St., Vernonia, OR 97064.
B07/01
1993 Mercury 4-dr, model MGL,
$2,450 OBO, Call John Price 503-429-
1181.
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The INDEPENDENT, July 1, 2004
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
LOST & FOUND
Lost Cat, black male Persian, red
collar, last seen 6/25 600 block Weed
Ave. Please call 503-703-1450 or 503-
539-1622 with any info.
B07/01
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
8 year old QH gelding, $2500, Asto-
ria area, 503-861-7305.
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Sofa w/hidden queen sleeper, good
condition, neutral color, will help load,
asking $50. 503-429-4561
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Firewood. Support D.C. Kids 2005.
$120/cord delivered (Vernonia area).
503-429-2205 or 503-429-5037.
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
503-429-6203 • 1-800-488-6203
www.vernoniarealty.com
Real Estate Brokers: Carol Ostrander, GRI, 503-429-6425 • Nancy Dailey, 503-429-3703
Rick Gardner, 503-429-6481 • Steve Stanbrough, 429-8017
Associate Brokers: Ken & Helen Bateman, 503-429-1032
ONE OF A KIND! Move in ready 4BR/ 1.79 AC next to city limits, remodeled BEST BUY! 1.5 story remodeled 3BD/
2.5BA home. Fenced yard, 2 car/RV/ 3BD 2 story farm house. Blueberries, 2BA home, approx 2000 SF, 2 gas
shop, covered patio, good buy!.$155,000 fruit trees. Motivated seller...$181,500 fireplaces. Unf. basement...$126,000
CUTE BEACH-TYPE COTTAGE on
Rock Creek w/privacy.......$135,000
ROSEVIEW HEIGHTS SPECIAL!
BD/2BA manuf. home, nice private
deck. Good buy!...............$112,500
WILL BUY ANTIQUES,
SALES
Yard sale. 54980 Nehalem Hwy S.,
Vernonia. July 2 & 3, 9 am – 4 pm.
Weight bench set w/100 lbs, coffee
table/3 pc glass top, basketball cards
(rookies), Blazer cards & stars, push
lawnmower, baby clothes & more.
P07/01
SERVICES
MacKenzie and Heather’s Clean-
ing Service. We offer full commer-
cial and residential house cleaning.
Professional references available.
We are honest and work hard. Call
for an estimate or hourly rate. 503-
429-3601.
B07/01
ABC Preschool. Now accepting reg-
istration for the 2004-2005 school
year. 3 year old and 4 year old class-
es. First come, first served. $25.00
registration fee required. Call Jeanne
Mohr at 503-429-4796 for more infor-
mation.
P07/01-07/15
AKC Jack Russell
Stud Service
See his Pups
429-4530 Evenings
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
953 Bridge St., Vernonia
Responsible person needs perma-
nent space to park 14x62’ mobile
home; in or near Vernonia. 503-429-
0807.
P07/01
Collectibles and Estates. One piece
or house full. Cash paid. 503-429-
1608
BTFN
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
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NORTH STREET 2BD/2BA manuf.
home w/great shop. Move in ready.
Motivated seller!...............$107,900
5 CITY LOTS 4BD/2BA home w/great
bonus rm, 2 shops, RV garage, dog
run. AMENITIES GALORE!..$269,500
35 AC w/Rock Creek frontage, older
mobile. Great get-away....$260,000
GREAT BUY! 3BD fix-up home on
corner lot, w/newer roof, concrete foun-
dation, partial basement.........$61,900
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TO SERVE YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
SERVICES
ESTATE SALE HELP
We can save you work, help sell your
items or buy you out completely. Call
Darlene 503-728-3654, cell 503-936-
9083.
BTFN
C HILD C ARE
M ON - F RI
5 AM - 10 PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
6 yrs. classroom experience. Infant,
preschool, toddler and school age.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VERNONIA OREGON
FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
1350 Knott Street
Vernonia, Oregon
503-429-7151
Hours:
Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Saturdays (2nd and 4th) 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST YOUR DOG? Call the Colum-
bia County Animal Shelter in St. He-
lens at 503-397-3935.
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Recycle your magazines at St.
Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays.
Questions? Call 503-429-8092 or 503-
429-8841.
FREE
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.
State Registered
503-429-0567
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HORSESHOEING
503-429-4017
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Refinishing
Repair & Caning
If your furniture isn't
becoming to you, you
should be coming to me.
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