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The INDEPENDENT, May 17, 2007 Page 9 Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay To my readers: If the r a i n , flowers, grass a n d sounds of the bullfrog at the lake, along with tree pollen, scotch broom plus the wind have you in their grip, as they do me; you will under- stand why my brain forgot it was time for action, not sleep. All I can say is – there’s a duck at the dock with a trail of fishing line on its leg and I couldn’t get near enough to help it. Pick up your trash or don’t go near the water. Now I’m going back to sleep. Wright, author, 300+ help Make here on May 22 Vernonia Shine On May 15, Sandy Welch (third from right), Director of Vernonia Cares, and volunteers worked to sort the 1,026 pounds of food donated from the May 12 Letter Carrier’s Union Food Drive. More low income legal services offered St. Andrews Legal Clinic (SALC) is collaborating with Columbia County Legal Aid (CCLA) to bring their services to low income clients in Colum- bia County who need assis- tance with family law needs. Currently, Columbia County residents can access these services in the metro area. SALC has a staff of 13 full time attorneys and over 75 vol- unteers who help individuals and families through some of the most emotionally and finan- cially challenging times in their lives. The clients who utilize the services of SALC come from households with an average monthly income of $800-1400. SALC provides their services on a sliding fee scale to make it feasible for these clients to re- ceive representation. Columbia County Legal Aid helps many individuals, but lacks the resources to person- ally represent all that apply. CCLA welcomes St. Andrew Legal Clinic’s involvement in the ongoing work to meet the needs of the low income com- munity in Columbia County. The preliminary goal is for St. Andrews Legal Clinic to pro- vide intake in the CCLA Office on a once a month basis. The services will begin with an initial private consultation where clients receive legal advice and an estimate of what their case could cost if they decide to re- tain SALC. The usual $25.00 intake fee will be waived for the first few months SALC meets clients in St. Helens. The initial clinic, including a light meal, will be held on Thursday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the CCLA offices at 270 S 1st St. in St. Helens. To register for this service, please call CCLA at 503-397-1608. Meet Oregon author, George Byron Wright, at the Vernonia Public Library on May 22, at 7:00 p.m. Wright is the author of Baker City 1948 and Tillamook 1952 . A native Oregonian, Wright was born in The Dalles. He be- gan writing novels in the early ‘90s. It is not necessary to read his books beforehand, Wright will discuss writing and the cre- ation of his books. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Organizers of this year’s Make Vernonia Shine efforts on April 28, have finished their counts and report that more than 300 volunteers helped clean up Vernonia. Projects this year included Vernonia Middle School stu- dents taking part of the day on April 26 to weed and clean up the school grounds, and Ver- nonia Girl Scouts planting trees near Vernonia Lake. Action Ads INEXPENSIVE EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 State Farm ® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Bunny Girt, Agent 1229 N. Adair PO Box 543 Cornelius, OR 97113-0543 Bus 503-357-3131 Fax 503-357-9667 bunny.girt.b71g@statefarm.com Snoozin’s Antiques & Not N OW O PEN I NSIDE S EW S IMPLE We carry a wide variety of antiques & other treasures for every budget. More items added everyday. We also buy antiques and collectibles Phone: 503-805-6886 736 Bridge St., Vernonia 10% off any purchase from Snoozin’s with this ad.
