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Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, November 2, 2011 Property tax statements for those in Columbia County explained From page 16 The first payment of the tax bill is due on Tuesday, Novem- ber 15, 2011. At least one-third of the amount is due at that time. Payments can be made at the tax office in the court- house on Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The courthouse county offices are closed to the public on Fridays. For payments that are made using a bank’s bill pay service, the tax account number should be noted in the memo field. Payments that are mailed need to be postmarked by the 15th. A return envelope was included with the statements. The sec- ond and third installments are due by February 15, 2012, and May 15, 2012, however the County does not send out statements for the February or May due dates. Columbia County is again providing a way to pay proper- ty taxes with E-checks and credit and debit cards through the Point & Pay website. Prop- erty Tax payments can be made with your E-checks and credit and debit cards on-line at www.co.columbia.or.us, or by calling 1-866-587-4007. There is a 2.95% charge to use your credit or debit card and a flat fee of $2.95 for E-checks. This year, arrangements have been made with the St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union (all branches) as an authorized collector for the County to collect only the 2011- 12 property tax payments through November 15, 2011. Property owners who pay the entire amount due by No- vember 15th will receive a three percent discount. If two thirds of the bill is paid by No- vember 15th, a two percent dis- count of the amount paid will be allowed. Property owners may ap- peal the value of their property as in past years. However, there would be a reduction in the taxes due only if the market value falls below the assessed value. The deadline for filing an appeal is January 3, 2012. Ap- peal forms are available from the County Clerk or County As- sessors Office, or can be found online at www.co.columbia.or.us /de- partments/assessors-office. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour at 2am Sunday, November 6, when Daylight Savings Time ends. October 19 solution Buying? Selling? Renting? We can Help. The INDEPENDENT 503-429-9410 Action Ads ~ Call 503-429-9410 to place your ad CLASSES SERVICES RENTALS Guitar lessons taught by profession- al, 30 years experience. $25 per hour, all styles. John 503-235-8996. PTFN --------------------------------------------------- CPR & First Aid, adult, child, infant courses, AHA and ASHI programs, On- site or Off-site, Individual or group. 503-543-2821 or http://www.abcfor life.net. BTFN --------------------------------------------------- NRA handgun safety course. Meets concealed handgun requirements. 503-709-1878 or www.abcforlife.net. BTFN Animal Communication with your pet, any species. I get the animal’s an- swers to your questions. Results guar- anteed, $35. Call 503-429-0269. BTFN Blue Heron Hollow. $722, 3 bdrm, Townhouse now available. Drop in for a tour and a cup of coffee. Water, sewer, garbage paid. Tax credit 503-429-6052. Equal Housing Opportunity BTFN Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE KARMEL’S FLOWER PATCH Floral Arrangements for all Occasions, Houseplants, Plant & Gift Baskets 503-429-9273 503-429-9410 MISCELLANEOUS WANTED I buy guitars, amps, and other musi- cal instruments. Call John 503-235- 8996. PTFN SERVICES I do weddings! Select your vows from my collection, or write your own. I’ll help you make your wedding day as special as you want it to be. 503-397- 5868. BTFN Lulu's Antique Refinishing Repair & Caning If your furniture isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to me. Antiques Bought & Sold 429-7633 Eves. Studio in 6-plex, $350.00 + refs & dep. 2 bedroom, $565 + dep., w/s/t pd.24/7 message 866-305-6564 ext. 3. BTFN --------------------------------------------------- 406 A St. 5 bedroom, 3 bath, family room, laundry room, updated vinyl win- dows throughout, formerly a 3-plex, converted to a home. Rent $895. For faster reply, contact ted at 503-799- 0999 or leave message at 503-255- 2959. VIP Property Management. BTFN --------------------------------------------------- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, move-in ready. washer/dryer included. D $750 per E month. 209 A St. E 503-241-8020. NT R BTFN --------------------------------------------------- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2nd floor apartment includes water, sewer, garbage & garage space, $500.00 per month, 1st, last & security deposit. Call Jeff at 503-780-8884 for information. BTFN --------------------------------------------------- 1 bedroom, $535 per month, 1st + de- posit, in Vernonia. 503-720-2291 or 503-550-0795. BTFN
