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The INDEPENDENT, December 2, 2010 Page 5 Clinic’s new location allows complete veterinary services Midway Veterinary Clinic’s smiling staff, left to right; Stacy Ferguson, Shawna Naeve, Chris- sy Sederburg, Sooz Laughlin, with Missy on the table. Frontier Communications tips for safety in winter Frontier Communications is prepared to maintain service and keep customers connected and conversations going during windstorms and other in- clement weather. In the event of a power outage, Frontier Communications maintains substantial backup systems for commercial power that in- cludes banks of batteries and generators to help keep phone lines in operation and cus- tomers connected to vital re- sources. “Frontier wants to remind residents to take extra steps to be prepared during this winter storm season,” said Jon Fleis- chmann, Vice President of Op- erations, Frontier Communica- tions. “To stay connected dur- ing storms, start by using a corded phone. Phones that do not need an electrical source will continue to operate even when your power is out.” A corded phone keeps you safe in the event of an emer- gency, ensuring reliable access and address notification to 9-1- 1 and other emergency servic- es. Residents are encouraged to follow these additional tips to stay safe during inclement weather. Additional Winter Safety Tips: • Plug your phones in – cord- ed phones that do not require a battery supply will work. • Keep flashlights, a battery- powered radio and fresh batter- ies handy. • Keep a supply of non-per- ishable food and bottled water on hand. • Listen to a battery-powered radio for weather and power restoration updates. • Turn off major appliances (electric water heaters, refriger- ators and freezers) and sensi- tive electronic equipment (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, comput- ers, stereos) to prevent over- loading and possible damage when power is restored. Leave one light switch “on” so you’ll know when power has been re- stored. Frontier Communications Corporation is a Fortune 500 County jobless numbers lower, but remain high Columbia County’s season- ally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 12.2 percent in October, a decrease from the previous month (12.8%) and the year before (13.4%). The rate was above the statewide rate (10.5%) and the national rate (9.6%). Total employment climbed by 147 to 21,936 and the number of unemployed people decreased by 51 to 2,684. Total employment this October was 579 more than one year before and there were 230 fewer people unem- ployed this year. company offering voice, High- Speed Internet, video, wireless Internet data access, data se- curity solutions, bundled offer- ings and specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices, and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. More information is available at www.frontier.com. Midway Veterinary Clinic has moved to their new office at 700 Weed Avenue, Vernon- ia. Same great people, same great service, new place for your dogs and cats to sniff. Dr. Lewis Fowler has owned the clinic since 2000. The origi- nal business was a mobile van that parked at Anderson Park once a week. When Dr. Fowler took over he moved the busi- ness into space on Bridge Street. Then, as now, the clinic was open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. When you take your pet in, you’ll still see Chrissy Seder- burg, Office Manager/Recep- tionist, who has been with the clinic 14 years, since the old days in the mobile van. Chrissy always has a smile for you and your pet. The other team mem- bers, familiar to regular clients, are Drs. Gold and Boen, Tech- nician Sooz Laughlin, Room Technician Stacy Ferguson, and volunteer Shawna Naeve. When it’s Dr. Fowler’s rotation in the clinic, you’ll also see Mis- sy, his Australian Shepherd. Future plans include adding another Veterinarian and then being open on Mondays, in ad- dition to Wednesdays and Sat- urdays. The clinic name will be changed in January to Vernon- ia Veterinary Clinic, because said Dr. Fowler, “I want this clinic to be associated with Ver- nonia.” So when you see the new name or call and Chrissy answers Vernonia Veterinary Clinic, it’s still the same great people and the same great service. Midway Veterinary Clinic of- fers full veterinary services at the new location; surgery, den- tal care, all the routine care needs of your pet, additionally, X-rays are now available in Vernonia. You can reach Midway Veteri- nary Clinic (soon to be Vernonia Veterinary Clinic) at 503-429- 1612 on Wednesdays and Satur- days, or 503-397-6470 to make appointments on other days. Clinic hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also walk in without an appointment, “We re- alize we’re only here two days a week. We don’t want to turn any- body away,” said Chrissy. Service through the holidays will be switched from Decem- ber 25 and January 1 to the fol- lowing Mondays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.