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The INDEPENDENT, November 17, 2005 Page 5 Business Notes Diane’s Vintage Rose adds another gem to local shop treasures and Scarlett. In Diane’s Vintage Rose can be found cozy furnishings, vin- tage fabrics (and purses Ellis makes from vintage fabrics), and lots of other interesting things. Ellis said she tries to of- fer really good prices and if she finds a good buy, she’ll pass on the savings, instead of just pric- ing according to antique or col- lectible books. Come see the many unique offerings at Diane’s Vintage Rose, open Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 715 Bridge St., Vernonia. If you don’t find just the treasure you were looking for, you can always add your item to Diane’s wish list note- book and let her find your treas- ure for you. ★ I T ’ S F AST , I T ’ S E ASY ... I T ’ S F REE ! Diane Ellis at Vintage Rose. Diane’s Vintage Rose is the newest place in Vernonia to shop for antiques, cottage dé- cor and other treasures. Di- ane’s Vintage Rose opened November 12. Owner Diane Ellis used to work for Washington County, but for the last seven years has leased space in malls to sell her treasures. She decided she needed more space and space of her own…the mall’s loss is Vernonia’s gain. Ellis has al- ways liked old things, starting with old stuff at a 1950s florist shop in Forest Grove that her grandmother owned. She spent lots of time there and grew up around flowers, decorating and creativity. She started collecting things and quickly realized she needed to get rid of some stuff, thus her mall spaces. A ‘hopeless romantic,’ who loves old things is how Ellis de- scribed herself. “The world is so serious now, I think women want more than ever to nest and have a comfortable home. This is a store for people who like creating a cozy home at- mosphere with comfortable items with history to them. I like things that have been used be- fore and loved,” said Ellis. Ellis found Vernonia when she attended an antique show here, the summer before last, and fell in love with what she called, “the personification of small town America.” She moved to Vernonia last Decem- ber with her husband, Martin, her son (Matthew), Rocky the dog, and the family cats, Oliver Council bans remote control planes From page 4 trolled planes at the airport in accordance with a recommen- dation from the Airport Commit- tee. Councilor Randy Parrow abstained because he is a member of the Airport Commit- tee. • Set fees for city offices to charge for photocopies and faxes. • Heard from Chief of Police Mathew Workman that the number of calls for police serv- ice in September was 328, a 53 percent increase from the same period in 2004. The next City Council meet- ing will be November 21, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. I T ’ S ★ at W auna Federal Credit Union ★ ★ FREE Checking ★ FREE Check Card ★ FREE Home Banking ★ FREE Phone Banking ★ FREE BillPay ★ FREE Nationwide ATM Access w/CO-OP W a una F e de r al Cr e dit Union Vernonia Talent Show Friday, November 18, 7-9 PM Washington Grade School Auditorium Benefit for Habitat for Humanity ★ Y our hometown financial solution 800-773-3236 • www.waunafcu.org Astoria Clatskanie St. Helens Vernonia Warrenton 503-325-1044 503-728-4321 503-366-1334 503-429-8031 503-861-7526 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY *Members of WFCU only. Members must apply and be approved for a checking account. Some restrictions may apply. Federally insured by NCUA.