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The INDEPENDENT, January 18, 2007 Page 21 Did You Know… From page 18 in prescription drug abuse we are seeing and hearing about here in Vernonia. The Partner- ship for a Drug Free America’s annual tracking study showed that 1 in 5 teens has abused prescription pain medication, 1 in 5 report abusing prescription Need more room in your stimulants and tranquilizers, and 1 in 10 has abused cough medication. Though I don’t have actual data, I would ven- ture to say these numbers are consistent if not a little bit high- er here in Vernonia. Over the last year and recently, we have received information of all three of these examples occurring in Vernonia. Parents and guardians need to speak to their children about the abuse of these medications. Many teens think these drugs are ‘safe’ because they have legiti- mate uses. If you have current or older prescriptions for this to know you need to advertise in The INDEPENDENT Call 503-429-9410 today your feet. It doesn’t take a Stop type of medication, make sure you secure them and see that none are missing. If you have elderly relatives, make sure their medication is secure and all accounted for. If you find suspicious medication, ask your teen about it and don’t hesitate to call the VPD so we can attempt to identify it. If you have questions on drug abuse you can go to www.drugfree. org for more information. CARD OF THANKS Thank you to the Vernonia commu- nity and friends. Your thoughtfulness in sending cards, flowers, and prayers was greatly appreciated following the loss of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Hilder Davis. Sam, Gary, Rick, Duane and families Action Ads – Call 503-429-9410 to place your ad HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS WANTED Park Host Columbia County, Oregon Position #07-461 Part-time 15 hrs per week DUTIES: Monitor park, accept fees, some custodial/maintenance work. QUALIFICATIONS: HS/GED pref.; some related work exp; full back- ground check conducted. SALARY: $7.80-$8.00 per hour, no benefits. Onsite Housing and/or Site available - download announcement for details. TO APPLY: County application form mandatory. Download from www.co. columbia.or.us. Submit to Columbia County Human Resources, 230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051; Phone: 503-366-3901. DEADLINE: Must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2007; postmark not acceptable; fax apps not accept- able. Equal Opportunity Employer B01/18 -------------------------------------------------- Looking for full time, licensed, in- surance agent for Vernonia. Please call 503-703-4638. BTFN Buying scrap metal, fair prices, 503- 369-7317, 503-429-0717, Cash Paid Now. P01/04-01/18 -------------------------------------------------- Wanted: Your prayer requests. Do you need the power of prayer in your life? Send your requests to: Ladies Bible Study, Prayer Requests, Vernon- ia Christian Church, 410 North St., Vernonia OR 97064. BTFN LEGAL NOTICE SERVICES The Odd Jobber – home mainte- nance and repair. Call Krish 971-998- 5479. B01/18 -------------------------------------------------- Animal Communication with your pet, any species. I get the animal’s an- swers to your questions. Results guar- anteed, $30. Call 503-429-0269.BTFN Kristina’s Child Care Monday - Friday Hours Negotiable Reasonable Rates Publish January 18, 2007 ---------------------------------------------- Notice of Public Hearing – Comprehensive Plan Change KARMEL’S FLOWER PATCH Floral Arrangements for all Occasions, Houseplants, Plant & Gift Baskets 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -9 2 7 3 RENTALS To share: 3 bedroom house in Ver- nonia. Call for more information. 971- 998-5479. B01/18 -------------------------------------------------- Rural Banks, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1,100 sq ft, 4 yr old single level, all tile floors, vaulted open greatroom, $1,000 a month. Steve 503-936-8110 B01/18 FREE TRIVIA ANSWERS Free Fitness Program. Thinking of joining a gym or exercise class to firm up after the holidays and get in shape for spring? Now offering Free Aerobic and weight lifting exercise in the re- freshing outdoor air. No charge to those interested in horse stall cleaning and lifting bales of hay or bags of grain. Free water bucket carrying and firewood splitting also available. Call 503-429-1051 to schedule an appoint- ment. Free organic fertilizer also avail- able; U-haul. F01/18 -------------------------------------------------- Vernonia Cares Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with emer- gency food boxes at 627 Adams Av- enue. 503-429-1414. Trivia answers (from page 17) ANNOUNCEMENTS BORED? Become a volunteer. There are unlimited opportunities with your public schools, senior citizen center, community organizations, fire depart- ment, library, city and county govern- ment. Be a volunteer – and help your- self while you help others. 1. Henry Pittock, along with Lyman Chittendom, Wilbur Cornell, and Rev. T.A. Wood. 2. Rooster Cogburn. 3. Warrenton. 4. The Oregon Spectator , in Oregon City (1846). 5. The University of Oregon basketball team that in 1939 became the first West Coast squad to win the NCAA championship. 6. Western rattlesnake. Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 $4.50 for the first 503-429-3094 Blue Heron Hollow. 2 + 3 bdrm town homes starting at $525. Close to schools, gas stove, fridge includ- ed. Water, sewer, garbage paid. 503-429-6052. BTFN LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to public hearing to Kate Conley at 503-429- 5291 ext. 104, TTY 1-800-735-2900 or at city Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernon- ia, OR 97064. The City of Vernonia is an Equal lows: “Non-permanent storage struc- tures such as trailers, mobile vans, large containers, such as those used on cargo vessels and transported on specialty trailers, and refrigerated trucks shall be allowed on a temporary basis on suitable parcels on land in the Light Industrial, General Commercial and Downtown Zones only. These units shall be used for storage only and not for human habitation. No public servic- es shall be connected to these units and they shall only be allowed for six (6) months at one time and may be per- mitted by the Planning Director after re- view of a detailed Site Plan showing the relationship of the proposed unit to oth- er structures on the parcel. An applica- tion shall be made and the fee of $150 dollars shall be paid upon approval of the application by the Planning Direc- tor. If for some reason the leasee of these units wishes to keep said unit on the parcel for more than six months an application for a Conditional Use shall be filed with the City and the appropri- ate fee paid for review by staff and the Planning Commission. This is in addi- tion to the verbiage which exists in Or- dinance 669. A copy of the proposed amendment will be available to the public at City Hall for seven days before the hearing and may be copied for a fee. Failure to raise an issue in a hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide state- ments or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue preclude appeal to the board based on that issue. Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will be received before the hearing if you cannot attend. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing im- paired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to public hearing to Kate Conley at 503-429- 5291 ext. 104, TTY 1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Ver- nonia, OR 97064. The City of Vernonia is an Equal State Licensed Notice of Budget Meeting The Vernonia Budget Committee, which includes the Vernonia City Coun- cil, will be meeting to revise and review the Supplemental Budget of the City of Vernonia 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Bud- get on February 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 1001 Bridge St, Vernonia OR 97064, in the City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend and participate in this meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing im- paired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to public hearing to Kate Conley at 503-429- 5291, TTY 1-800-735-2900 or City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia OR. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. SERVICES A Public Hearing will be held at City Hall, located at 1001 Bridge Street, at 7 p.m. on February 1, 2007, to consider a Comprehensive Plan Change from a General Residential Zone to Downtown Zone for a portion of property owned by Wauna Federal Credit Union. The pur- pose of this change is to allow the con- struction of a parking lot to serve the Credit Union. A copy of the proposed change will be available to the public at City Hall for seven days before the hearing and may be copied for a fee. Failure to raise an issue in a hearing, in person or by let- ter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the deci- sion-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue preclude appeal to the board based on that issue. Public testi- mony is welcome, and written state- ments will be received before the hear- ing if you cannot attend. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing im- paired or for other accommodations for Publish January 18, 2007 ---------------------------------------------- Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 711 In Article IV Supplementary Provi- sions as Section 4.060: Storage Units including use as Dwellings or for Busi- ness Purposes. A Public Hearing regarding a Pro- posed Amendment of Ordinance 711 Article IV by adding Section 4.060 Stor- age Units as Dwellings or for Business Purposes is scheduled during the Plan- ning Commission Meeting on February 2, 2007, at or about 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064. The proposed Supplementary Provi- sions in Section 4.060 shall read as fol- 10¢ for each additional word Equal housing opportunity Opportunity Provider and Employer. 10 words, then just Opportunity Provider and Employer. Publish January 18, 2007
