Ocrnonia E agle
4 THURSDAY,
JAN
17.
197«
Board of
Commissioners
i Memorandum Minutes)
The Columbia County Board of
Commissioners met in scheduled
session with Chairman Fred
Foshaug presiding, and Com
missioners Minkoff and Ahlborn
and secretary Gloria Salvey
(deputy clerk» present
Commissioner Minkoff moved
and Commissioner Ahlborn sec
onded the minutes of the meeting
of January 2 be approved
Motion carried
Miscellaneous claims were
approved
At 10:30 the board recessed to
attend the meeting of the Civil
Service Commission which had
been scheduled for that time
At 2 p m a public hearing was
held on the proposed vacation of
a portion of the C.C. Barger
Road No P-35 Present in addi
lion to Agnes Petersen, attorney
for petitioners Alben H Olson
and Gertrude F Olson, were
Opal Werings. Mrs. Dworshak.
and Verna and Cecil Hodgson
Keith Thompson roadmaster,
presented his written report on
the proposed vacation, and rec-
ommeded as follows
1 that the road not be vacated
as proposed in Resolution 85-73.
but instead be vacated per legal
description he prepared
2 final action not be completed
until after proper dedication
deed had been received as
previously recommended
3. that final order reserve for
utility companies easements for
utility lines, including rights for
access for maintenance.
4 there be no requirement for
grantor to improve lands dedi
cated and that same be estab
lished as a county road
Based upon the original Reso
lution 85-73, access would be
denied to the property of Verna
and Cecil Hodgson, who expres
sed opposition to the vacation as
originally proposed Thompson
presented those present with
copies of a revised map indicat
ing the portions of the road to be
vacated. After confirming this
to be satisfactory with those
concerned. Commissioner M in
koff moved and Commissioner
Ahlborn seconded the road be
vacated per Thompson s recom
mendations and revised legal
description upon receipt of the
necessary deed of dedication by
Mr and Mrs Olson Motion
carried
Thompson discussed the Meis
sner Lookout radio relay station
and problems encountered with
vandalism
Thompson advised Mr Oester
had met with the Planning
Commission on Monday, seeking
approval of a road off the
Scappoose Vernonia Highway.
Thompson recommended the
present road be approved, but
that no further partitioning be
allowed until such time as the
present road is brought up to
standards
Thompson showed a map of
water flows in the area of Knott
Street and Mist Drive in Verno
ma. and reported on alternate
proposals to control the flooding
situation in the area However,
he indicated that nothing could
actually solve the problem be
cause the area that floods is
below river level, which would
cause water to reverse the flow
through the culverts when the
rive r was high
Thompson noted receipt of a
request by residents of the area
for improvement of the Elk
Creek Road, indicated that it
was not a formal petition
Thompson presented the board
with a copy of the safety survey
prepared by the State Accident
Insurance Fund covering the
Goble and Vernonia shops the
park storage building and Hud
son Park and Camp Wilkerson
Discussion followed about the
removal of the present park
storage building and construc
tion of a new storage facility
Thompson presented a copy of
the Highway Safety Project
Report
Thompson discussed a propos
ed order imposing weight lim it
ations to be used in the event any
or all roads must be closed to
heavy. hauling as a result of
weather conditions
Commissioner Minkoff moved
and Commissioner Ahlborn sec
onded the following purchase
orders be approved No 2832.
Imperial Eastman Corp., sander
fittings $519 68 No 29«H Olson
and Johnson diesel. $1,359.97:
No 2965 Watters Concrete Pro
ducts, rock. $769 50; No. 2906,
Pete Matiaco. rock. $12.846 66
No 29«*. Columbia West, crane
rental. $1,925.25 : 2911. Pete M at
iaco rock $22.004 25; No 2912,
F.C. Jones Construction Co.,
work on Clatskanie shop. $3,217
Motion carried
John DeFrance met with the
board to request a loan be made
lo the Enforcement Fund as a
result of he k of receipt to date of
Federal reimbursement funds
for that department Commis
sioner Minkoff moved and Com
missioner Ahlborn seconded Or
der No 3 74 lx- approved, loaning
the sum of $7 .066 from the
General Fund to the Enforce
ment Fund
Also approved was Order No
2-74 loaning the sum of $700
from the General Fund to the
Emergency Employment Act
Fund as a result of lack of
receipt of federal reimburse
ment funds
Commissioner Ahlborn moved
and Commissioner Minkoff sec
onded to approve the recom
mendations of the Civil Service
Commission as follows Position
ol Planning Director is exempt
Marilyn Lunner
from Civil Service, Establish
Extension
Family Finance Specialist
ment of a position of "Chief
The new 1974 Rural Environ
Circuit Court C lerk" effective mental Conservation Program
Oregon State University
January 1. 1974 at Salary Range iRECP» w ill be explained at a
20 Establishment of new posi ' late January regional conferen
ment with a business firm that is
tion of Clerk -Steno 2 in (he cer of top officials of the Agri
Freshness of Perishables Ore
district attorney's
o ffic e ;
enforceable
in court, so it is
cultural Stabilization and Con
gon consumers have made a
Change in classification of one servation (ASCS) of the 14
important to understand all of
great
step
toward
a
longtime
Clerk Typist 2 and one Clerk 2 in Western states
the terms in the contract before
goal open dating of perishable
the assessor's office to "assess
you sign it If you don't under
Charles D Colegrove, ASCS
products
Their
efforts
resulted
ment clerk' at Salary Range 15 county Executive Director said
stand the contract, ask quest
in legislation that w ill require
Change in classification of one this regional meeting is a follow
ions If the amount of money is
dating
of
all
perishable
food
Clerk Typist 2 in the assessor's up to the recent USDA announ
large, it may be advisable to
products on Oregon's retail
office to Draftsman 1 Change in cement of the 1974 RECP opera
consult
an attorney
sneives as ol January 1, 1974
classification of one Clerk Typist don and funding figures
Eor additional information on
The
Oregon
State
Department
of
2 in the assessor's office to
Colegrove. said “ This new $96
contracts and what they are. usk
"KevDunch coding clerk" at
Agriculture w ill develop the
m illion RECP program is one
your county extension office for
Salary Range 13 Motion carried
kind of dating consumers teel
from which all Columbia county
a copy of Extension bulletin 832.
Commissioner Ahlborn moved residents can benefit While
would be the most meaningful
“ The Family and the U w "
and Commissioner Minkoff sec cost-sharing under both annual
for each kind of perishable
onded lo accept the quotation of and long term agreements is product
Vitamin Overdoses Concern
Gene Alexander to paint several
If you are interested and have
authorized in the RECP. there is
about the safety of certain
portions of the courthouse build
an increased emphasis on tree comments to make on how the
vitamin products has led the
mg Motion carried
dates should be used
packing
planting."
Commissioner Minkoff moved
Fixxl and Drug Administration
Colegrove indicated he ex date, pull dale. or. in the case of
and Commissioner Ahltxirn sec
lo issue an order restricting the
pects to have the full program fresh poultry, the slaughter date
onded to sign Access Road
sale of high potency Vitamin A
details available shortly follow
watch the newspapers for no
Easement in favor of the United
and Vitamin D preparations to
mg this regional meeting He tices of hearings on open dating
States of America, across a
prescription status Lim its es
advised Columbia county real
You
must
attend
the
hearings
to
portion of the fairgrounds prop
tablished are lo.tXM) Internation
dents to watch for the detailed make vour comments.
erty. for maintenance of trans
al Units of Vitam in A and 406
program announcement, and
mission lines Motion carried
then those eligible should con
International Units of Vitamin I)
Travel Costs Up Vacationing
Notice of acceptance of ap tact the county ASCS office in
per dose Excessive intake of
by
car
this
fa
ll"
You
may
need
to
pointment to the F air Board was
order to apply for conservation
these nutrients has been shown
allow more per day than last
received from Gerildyn Johnson
cost sharing
to have adverse effects
year
if
you
slay
in
motels
and
eat
and William Raynor
ASCS w ill administer the cost
The restriction goes into effect
Notice of appointment to the
share agreements through its your meals out The American
in
October
Budget Committee was received
farmer-elected committee sys Automobile Association suggests
from Ben Coleman
tern, in close cixiperation with that you allow about $52 a day in
Who Are You? A d river’s
Upon recommendation of Ter
your budget for a couple — and
other agencies of USDA
license is the identification often
ry Rahe. Commissioner Minkoff
more,
if
children
are
involved
The Columbia County ASCA
requested for cashing a check
moved and Commissioner Ahi
Office is open on Thursda> from Costs include $19 a day for
But if you have no license, what
born seconded Harold Nelson be
lOa.m to noon at 1681 St Helens lodging. $18 for meals. $10 for
then"
appointed a member of the Solid
Street in St Helens The office is car expenses if you drive 300
It is now possible to obtain an
Waste Advisory Committee Mo
served from the Washington miles a day and $5 for tips and
tion carried Acceptance of ap
identification card that can lie
County ASCS Office which is miscellaneous costs.
pointnient of Nelson was receiv
used instead of a driver's lic
open daily at 285 West Main
ed.
ense Request it from the Motor
Street in Hillsboro Program
Contracts
and
the
Law
When
The annual report of scalp
Vehicles Division, 1905 Lana N
details are available from either you sign an installment contract
bounty claims for calendar year
E., Salem 97303
office
you
are
entering
into
an
agree
1973 was received, indicating
total payments of $283 50
Commissioner Minkoff moved
and Commissioner Ahlborn sec
onded they accept the quotation
cottage pure
of Genera! Spray Service of $120
for dormant spray to control
black scale insects and algae on
trees in the plaza Motion car
C A M P B E L L 'S
ried
Sitting as the Dog Control
BONE LESS B O STO N BUTT
M k
Board, a claim in the amount of
$5 was approved for Alan Rich
mond. Route 1, 473 3, Warren,
CO TTAG E
for two chickens killed by dogs
SHQC'lDf» CUT
ASCS To Hear
New Program
Speaking To the Consumer
ORANGE
JUICE
VEGETABLE
SOUP
PORK ROAST, 8 9
TOMATO
SAUCE
PORK STEAKS
COUNT9Y STYLE
PORK SAUSAGE
dent for Consumer Aflairs
TLC for PJ's. Launder y«>ur
child's flame-resistant
night
wear with tender loving care
Otherwise you may damage the
flame-r«‘sistant finish in the
fabric Follow manufacturer’s
directions Do not wash with
soaps or non-phosphate deter
gents. which build up a film on
the fabric that masks the chemi
cals used in making the fabric
flame-resistant
If you do not want to use
phosphate-based detergents, the
Consumer I’rixfuct Safety Com
mission recommeiuls the use of
"heavy-duty" liquid detergent
In either case, follow washing
and drying directions on the care
lubel to maintain flame resistant
Mail Order Problems Com
plaints Hhoul mail order com
liaiues rank second only to
complaints about cars, reports
the Office Of Consumer Affairs
Writers complain that they do
not receive merchandise for
which they have paid, or they do
not receive a refund when they
return unsatisfactory merchan
disc
If you have a mail order
problem, here are steps to take
Write the company, addressing
your letter to th«- president Or
call the company, if your order is
worth the expense of a long
distance telephone call
If a letter or call doesn’t bring
results. Direct Mail Advertising
Association (DMAA) w ill try to
solve your problem if It involves
one of its 1600 member com
panics DMAA address is 230
Park Ave., New York, NY 10017
Or contact the Office of Con
sumer Affairs, Washington, D C.
20201
qualities
Count Your Losses If you pay
off an installment contract be
fore if is due, whal happens to
that finance charge included in
the contract? The contract was
written and the finance charge
determined on the total length of
the contract Paying off before
the due date may mean you arc
entitled to a partial refund of the
finance charge The next time
you sign an installment contract,
ask what happens to the un
earned finance charge if you
decide to pay your contract
before it is due
Help for the Disabled Medi
care benefits for hospital and
medical costs were extended to
di.suhl(*d persons under 65 years
of age effective July 1. 1973 This
is an Important new coverage for
the young family Social Se
curity estimates that people who
arc disabled need alxiut seven
times as much hospital care and
three times as much doctor care
as the non-disabled
If you arc presently drawing
social security benefits as a
result of a disability, you are
now eligible for hospital and
medical coverage But if you
become disabled in the future,
there w ill lx- u 24 month waiting
period for Mi-dicar«1 under these
changes in the law
Note Address Change If you,
us a consumer, have a complaint
you want heard at the top. write
the Office of Consumer Affairs,
Washington, DC. 20201 This
office, headed by Virginia
Knauer. has just moved lo the
Department of Health. Educa
tion and Welfare Mail to Mrs
Knauer may lx- sent either to the
new address or to Th«- White
Hous«-. Washington, D.C 20500.
where she continues to serve as
Special Assistant to the Presi
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H IN D Q U AR TER
VALUABL
Q Until I quit college last
June. I had been getting monthly
checks on my late father's social
security record I'm 26 now and
working lull lime My employer
has offered lo pay all my luilion
and lees if I return to school
Would I be eligible for monthly
payments again if I go back to
college'’
A No. you arc not eligible for
social security student s pay
ments if you are paid by your
employer for attending school at
his request
y I have already mad«- oyer
$10,800 this year Now that I ’ve
changed jobs, I m still contribu
ting to social security. Since I I I
end up paying more that I should
can’t I get some money back ’
A Yes You’ll get a refund
after you file your Federal
income tax return for 1973
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Q I'd like to find out if I'm
eligible for monthly
social
security payments, but I have
trouble getting around Can 1
call my social security office to
get some information'’
A Yes Many social security-
questions can be handled by
telephone You can call any
office The number is listed in
your phone book under Social
Security Administration
Q I'll be 65 next year and I ’m
thinking about retiring How
ever. I have two teenage sons in
college and I'm concerned
whether I can afford to continue
their enducation if I retire.
Someone told me that my two
sons would be eligible
for
monthly social security pay
ments if I reture Is this so?
A Yes, it is If you are eligible
for monthly social security
retirement checks, your sons
w ill also get benefits until they
are 22. if they are fulltim e
students and remain single.
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Q I'm
attending
beauty
school and get monthly social
security student payments on
my father's earnings record I
work part time as a babysitter,
and a friend tells me these
earnings count for social secur
ity. Is this true’’
A Y it is if the same person
pay
a $5«) or more in cash
wa,
in any calendar quarter
January March April June.
Julv - September. October Dec
ember ) As little as $3.85 weekly
from the same employer can
amount to $56 by the end of the 13
weeks in a calendar quarter The
law requires your employer to
report your wages if they amout
to $56 by the end of the 13 weeks
in the quarter and sent the social
security contributions to the
Internal Revenue Service Only
cash wages count -not room and
board or other kinds of pay
ments
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