Action Ads Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, October 18, 2007 HELP WANTED CARD OF THANKS SERVICES The Vernonia Community Learning Center is seeking qualified and/or skilled teachers for the following: Tra- ditional art classes such as drawing, basket weaving, painting; Various computer classes including Microsoft Office and Open Source design soft- ware; Languages; Certified American Red Cross instructors; GED; Do you have a master’s degree in a subject area? We offer college credit classes, too, and want to meet you. The VCLC is also on the lookout for dependable volunteers for administrative assistant, tutors and youth program leaders. No phone calls please, instead write a let- ter of interest and/or resume and mail or drop off at VCLC, 939 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064. B10/18 -------------------------------------------------- Office Manager/Chief Legal Secre- tary DA’s Office Columbia County, Oregon Supervise/participate in office support; Req. AA/S or equiv. in related field; 5 yr exp in legal office; $3540- $4520/month. Exc benefits. County app mandatory; download www.co.columbia.or.us Columbia County Civil Service, 230 Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051 503- 397-3874. Deadline: Received 5:00 p.m. Novem- ber 2, 2007. EOE B10/18 -------------------------------------------------- Looking for full time, licensed, in- surance agent for Vernonia. Please call 503-703-4638. BTFN Dear Friends, Neighbors of Vernon- ia, and those living outside the area: The family of Kris Crowston wish to send our heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of love and sympathy dur- ing our time of grief. We appreciate the great effort that went into getting the gym ready, and we thank you. So many of you provided the delicious food. The gracious services, kitchen helpers, and clean up crew will not be forgotten. The many hugs, kisses, and tender greetings will always be cher- ished in our hearts. Though many of us have moved from Vernonia, we will be forever Loggers and Vernonians. May God richly bless each one of you for your love and generosity. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The family of Kris Crowston and the Griffin Family Gutter Cleaning Service. Rural Beautification Project, 503-706-5086. B09/06-12/20 LOST AND FOUND Man’s watch left in Vernonia City Hall restroom on September 20. Sentimen- tal value - Reward. Please call 503- 961-2114. B10/18 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Custom Lumber Cut to your specs. Up to 30 in. wide and 20 ft. long. 503-429-2450 LEGAL NOTICE Statement of Nondiscrimination West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA pro- hibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, col- or, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is de- rived from any public assistance pro- gram. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for com- munication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Cen- ter at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free 866-632-9992 (voice) or 800-877-8339 (TDD) or 866-377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Publish October 18, 2007 FREE 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. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED 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. B2TFN SERVICES Home Help. Clean, Organize, Paint, Light Maintenance. Fishhawk/Clats kanie/Vernonia area. $10 hourly. Ex- cellent ref. 20 yrs experience. Terry St. Pierre, 503-755-0919. B10/18 -------------------------------------------------- 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 KARMEL’S FLOWER PATCH Floral Arrangements for all Occasions, Houseplants, Plant & Gift Baskets 503-429-9273 your life your story your way Want help creating a family keepsake? 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Please call 503- 429-1030 for more information and rates. B10/18 LOST YOUR DOG? Call the Colum- bia County Animal Shelter in St. He- lens at 503-397-3935. -------------------------------------------------- BORED? Become a volunteer. There are unlimited opportunities with your public schools, senior center, commu- nity organizations, fire department, li- brary, city and county government. Be a volunteer – and help yourself while you help others! 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 Equal housing opportunity REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NEW REPO $39,900 – 3 bdrm/2 bath, never been lived in, Must Be Moved. 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