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Library U niversity o f Oegoex Bogene, *««< « MOQOMMNMOOQMQQM Oernonia Eagtc VOLUME 52. NUMBER 27 VERNONIA. OREGON $7884 — 18c Psr Cspy SHARON SMEJKAL. one of the lovelies vying for the of queea la this year’s Vernonia Jamboree. Parades Fun Says Sharon “ I really don’t know- how it happened bul suddenly there I was. all involved." said Sharon Smejkal. 16 year-old daughter of M r and Mrs Kenneth Smejkal. as she explained how she be came a contender for the crown of queen in the Vernonia Friend ship Jamboree "And it's been so much fun being in the parades and meeting all the people,’' she added with a quiet smile Sharon, the youngest of three girls, is a senior at Vernonia High School this year, combining her junior and senior years in order to fulfill her ambition of continuing on to secretarial sch ool next year “This summer I plan to do temporary secretarial work through an agency to get some practical experience m the field." she said, "although I plan to try and get to the beach sometimes too, if I can Of course right now. I'm busy with the Jamboree functions like the other girls so that doesn’t leave much time for other things " One of the many things the girls have participated in to date, have been community rades with the Vernonia riendship float taking second place Saturday. June 29 at the St. Helen* Port-O-Fun festival fol lowing a first place win in the Scappoose Pow Wow Darade the Time To Think Of Flowers For 7 4 I t ’s almost F a ir time and time to be thinking of entries in the floral department Those who haven't received a 1974 F air Book, but have one of last year’s the schedule is much the same with a few additions in the cut flower section: Gloriosa Daisy. Daylilies. and lilies. Only two entries per person will be permitted in the un scheduled class If planning on entering horticulture, please when possible bring clear glass containers Read the rules and classifications carefully In the arrangement division only fresh material will be ac cepted-no weeds please-with the exception of number 4 1 "Beginners Luck". A simple arrangement of summer flowers using at least three kinds of fresh material Exhibit must never have won a blue ribbon in a r rangements 2 "Luck of the Irish ." All green arrangement-no weeds 3. "Slim. Sleek and Sparse.” A vertical arrangement in a bottle 4 “Dried Treasure ” Try a basket, all dried material 5. "Cornucopia” , An arrange ment of fruit and or vegetables with flowers in a flowing design 6. "Tempest " Arrangement in a tea pot 7. "Duet " Two arrangements either alike or related 8 “P a t r io t ic R e d white blue accessories may be used 9 "Dainty Miss.” Minature not to exceed six inches 10 "Modern Sculpture ’’ An arrangement in Modern manner way out 11 would be helpful if arrange ments are made at home and then brought for entry. Working space is limited There is a Youth division. Pre-school. Grade, Junior High, and High Be sure to give the entry clerk age so it will be included on cards 1. " P a tr io t ic R e d , white and blue, accessories may be used 2. "Dish Garden " (time to get started) a dish garden is a col lection of growing plants telling a story 3. "Grandma's Kitchen." Use a container that could be used in the kitchen 4. "Potted Plant " Not the one you entered last year There is a class for men only. 1. "Surprise Us" do your thing, use only garden material-no weeds Entries will be accepted July 16 from 1 to 8 p m In the potted plant division adults not the one you entered last year week before A lifelong resident of Vernon ia. Sharon enjoys the friendli ness of the town and the op portunities it provides for her to indulge her hobbies of writing poetry, enjoying motorcycle rid ing and talking “ I love talk,” she said, smiling candidly “ Not the gossipy kind of talking but sharing ideas and plans That kind of thing ” Like the other girls vying for the crown of queen. Sharon be lieves that equal pay for equal work is only right for women but she likes being a girl, “ I like pretty clothes and to be treated nicely I don't want to be treated like a boy." she explained. Sharon and the other girls in the Vernonia Friendship Court appear at the Clatskanie Scrab ble Thursday, July 4 and hope fully. will bring home another trophy to add to their growing collection as they represent Ver noma at each festival planned for this summer Septic Tank Approval High DEQ Stats Show Most people who apply for septic tank permits get them, a Department of Environmental Quality report shows Fifteen counties have estimated approval rates of 90 percent or better They are Baker. Benton. Crook. Deschutes , Douglas. Hood River Malheur. Marion. Morrow. Tillamook. Um atilla. Union, Wallowa. Wheeler, and Yamhill Lowest approval rate was Jackson's, where approval was granted to exactly naif the ap plicants Washington approved 53 percent Clatsop and Jef ferson each approved 65 percent In all other counties, at least two out of every three applicants got septic tank permits DEQ Director Kess Cannon who released the report said he’s had letters from property own ers who are convinced DEQ is using its septic tank authority to block all development. T h e figures prove other wise,” Cannon said. "It's clear we're issuing a lot of permits, probably a lot more than the James G Blaine Society would like." The Blaine Society is an informal group dedicated to pro tecting Oregon from what the Society believes are the dis advantages of growth "Our job,” Cannon emphasi sized, "is to make sure permits are issued only where there are reasonable indications a septic tank will not work. I t ’s no service to the property owner or the environment to OK a system that's doomed to fa il.” DEQ assumes control of a statewide septic tank permit system January 1. under a law passed by the 1973 Legislature. Most countries have contracted to operate their own programs under D EQ rules; D EQ pres ently issues permits directly in Coos. Clatsop. Gilliam , Grant, Harney. Jefferson, Klamath, Lake. Morrow, Um atilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheller counties Residents of City of Ver nonia are reminded that vot- on the Vernonia City Budget will take place Tuesday July 9. between the hours of x a m. and x p m at the fol lowing location for precinct I, 2. and 3. Those residing in these precincts will vote at the West Oregon Electric building. Jamboree Promises Fun And Excitement For Everyone Something new and exciting will be added to the 18th annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree festivities, in the way of en tertainment.as Paul Mackenzie, the "World's Greatest Logger" comes to Vernonia in his role of lugging clown; one that has excited crowds throughout the northwest Mackenzie, a Portland beer and wine salesman by trade, claims that he is first and foremost a clown and to prove it, even the license plates on his station wagon s p e l l out “ CLOWN” . Well known for his prat falls, fantastic antics and spontaneous fun, Mackenzie will appear at the Vernonia Jamboree Satur day and Sunday. July 27-28. bringing laughter to old and young alike Also on the agenda for a good time in Vernonia, will be the Country F air, under the direc tion of Laura Carmichael Ac tually a m ini-fair, ribbons will be awarded for the best entries in each category, and , like most country fairs, almost anything can be entered Items such as homemade jams and jellies, pickles, garden fruits and veg etabies. and handicrafts of all kinds, are all iust part of the fun of a fair. For further information contact Mrs Carmichael at the Vernonia Variety. Another brand new item for Jamboree this year will be the Flag Contest with Isabel An- deregg in charge The contest is open to anyone and everyone in cluding organizations. youth groups, and individuals and there are no restrictions except that the flags be at least two feet in size, preferably bigger "Use your imagination.” says Anderegg, "and help brighten up the town for Jamboree.” The flags will be displayed through out the downtown area and rib bons will be awarded for the most original and or best Dead line for entering is Saturday, July 20 Flags may be left at the Chalet Flower Shop. Kimmels, or Vernonia Variety. Many other events are also being planned lor this year's Jamboree including a bowling tournament, golf tournament, and of course, the revived and much enjoyed Logging Show, always popular witn everyone The next meeting of the V er nonia Friendship Jamboree committee will be Wednesday, July 10,7:90p.m. at West Oregon Electric Building In surprise action. Monday, July I, city recorder Wm Nelson tendered his resignation in a letter red during the latter por tion of the meeting With pro found regret, the council voted to accept the resignation The regular meeting of the Vernonia city council was called to order by Mayor Sherman Fisher with councilment Bud At kins. Louise Tomlin. Ed M iller and Todd Bowerman, in atten dance Also present at the 8 p.m. meet were attorney Allan Coon and engineer Zen Dutson. Following the reading and ap proval of the previous meetings with one correction; that of a letter from the Vernonia Ambu lance Association, which had been omitted, business from the floor was heard. Essie Nance was present to query the council on the drain age problem on her property. Following a brief discussion to clarify the issue, council inform ed Mrs Nance that the problem would be taken care of this summer. Next was Pat Goodman who asked if the council had acted on the ambulance association's by laws She was advised that it would be taken up under un finished business. Committee reports were then heard with Mayor Fisher read ing the monthly reports of the building inspector and the public works superintendent. Next on the agenda were communications. First was a letter from Howard Deaken, On tario, California, praising the area and inquiring about water hookup outside the city limits, followed by a letter from the Federal Energy Office, assign ing Union Oil Co . as supplier for the city for gasoline Next was read a letter from Whiteley, Jacobsen and Asso ciates regarding reservoir level controls and a letter from In ternational Pap»r Co., authori zing request fro 10.000 yards of concrete fill from the old m ill site on condition that safety factors be observed and roads no changed to any extent A letter from Robert E. M ey er, Engineers, was read on the cost of hookup for sewer to serve the Wilcoxen’s house off Alder Street and one concerning sewer assessment on the property of Alice Mills which led to a lengthy and sometimes, confusing dis cussion over just how assess ments were arrived at, with Zen Dutson. engineer, answering the queries Unfinished business was next with the council voted to adopt the by-laws of the Vernonia Ambulance Association Attorney Allan Coon then re ported that the laws on Modular County Sets First Family Planning Clinic July 19, is the date that has been set for the first Fam ily Planning Clinic to be held in Co lumbia County Patients will be seen by ap- C°n intment only. As there is imited time that the physician will be available, the patients will be screened and scheduled as time allows In the months to come, we hope to offer Fam ily Planning information and serv ices to all women who want it The first visit to the Clinic will take approximatley three hours A detailed medical history is taken, laboratory work com pleted. and a physical exam ination is done by the physician The physical examination inclu des a breast examination, plevic examination and a Pap smear Complete information regarding all methods ot contraception will be offered After the physical examination, the decision of the most suitable method will be made by the patient and the physician If the physician orders the " P ill” , the first three months supply can be dispensed at the time of the first visit and each month, they may be obtained at the Health Department There will be a nominal fee based on a sliding scale Each person will be counselled privately regard ing ability to pay Each woman, regardless of age or m artial status, who wishes to avoid an unwanted pregnancy should contact the Health Department for more information regarding an ap pointment The Clinics will be conducted at the Columbia County Health Department. Room 117, Count- house, St Helens Telephone: 397 3491 Health Department hours are 8:30 a m to 12 noon, and 1 p m to 5 p m ., Monday through Friday. Homes are changed and that there may be some problem in regarding mobile homes set down on foundations as stick (framed-type) houses and ex pecting them to adhere to pre sent building codes since this portion of the law is not clear and that he would have more infor mation on them by the August meeting He also reported that he would have more information on CRAG. Council agreed to pay Temple Mobile Home Data Offered A wise step would be a visit to the local county Extension office to pick up a free consumer portfolio on mobile homes as sembled by Dorothy F Brown, Oregon State University Exten sion housing-home furnishings specialist. One of the publications in the portfolio provides the prospect ive buyer with guidelines for judging the construction of the body and frame of a mobile home, its plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and other features Another bulletin deals with design considerations, both ex terior and interior. It tells what to look for in the location of doors and windows to insure comfort and convenience, and suggests how to judge floor plans. Mobile home insurance is cov ered in another enclosure in the portfolio. Topics include insur ance rates and types of cover age, and a worksheet is provided to use in comparing policies. • Other publications in the con sumer packet focus on home- sites, comparing costs of dif ferent kinds of housing, and where to get help in case of dis satisfaction with a mobile home Bulletins in the portfolio were written by OSU Extension home economists and agricultural en gineers. Five of the publications are published cooperativley with the Extension Services of Wash ington and Idaho. Immunization Time Is Now Now is the time for children to get caught up on immunizations required for entering kinder garten and the first grade in Oregon’s private ana public schools, the Oregon State Health Division reminded parents this week A law passed by the State Legislature in 1973 reouires all children entering school initially to be adeqately immunized a- gainst polio, measles, diptheria, whooping cough, and tetanus. The Health Division also recom mends immunization for rubella, also known as "Germ an” and "three-day” measles. School authorities, backed by an Attorney General’s opinion As lathered from the weather station located at the Vernonia water plant. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 197« S Ä ? Nelson Resips Position; pplications Hillman Lueddmann. Director of the State Department of Com merce, has announced that Ore gon’s new Building Code and Mechanical Code became effec tive state wide on July 1. On the same date, a plumbing permit fee system will go into effect in all state regulated areas The 1973 Legislature manda ted that codes be uniform throughout the state Local gov ernments were given full option to administer the code If a city chooses not to have a code program. the county then has the option of enforcing the code requirements If neither acted, the state will enforce regula tions. The law required local governments to notify the D irec tor of Commerce of its decision on the options by May 1, 1974 Lueddmann reports that all counties west of the Cascades, except Coos, and six Eastern Oregon Counties will administer a local codes program for struc tural and mechanical require ments Most cities over 5,000 population have also chosen to administer their own program In plumbing, 23 counties will be inspected by the state while 13 will enforce their own plumb ing safety program The Building Codes Division, headed by H arry L. Baker. Salem, is responsible for the state's activities in all code programs Baker reported that new offices will be open July 1 in The Dalles, and Ontario, each staffed with structural, mechan ical. plumbing and electrical in spectors In addition new de partment staff members are being added in Coos Bay. T illa mook. Klamath Falls, Pendle ton. Medford and La Grande Baker emphasized that all per mit and fee requirements in cluded in the codes will be effective July 1st and inspectors will be in the field on that date. VERNONIA WEATHER Nance $40 for sewer line ex- tention on her property. Zen Dutson, Robert Meyer en gineer, reported on the adverse grades in the East Vernonia Sewer District Representatives of North American Contractors, who had attended the meeting, commented that they felt the problem was that of the en gineers were at fault. Discussion ensued regarding the work on the Riverview Sewer District with a couple of pithy remarks from the bystanders It was decided that Dutson and North American will meet to discuss the problem in depth It was at this time the letter of resignation from Wm. Nelson, was read and accepted. (Else where in this edition of the Eagle, is an advertisement per taining to the position of City Recorder and deadline for filing) Mayor Fisher then read a let ter of application from Dorothy Knowlton, which included a re sume of qualifications. Under new business, Todd Bowerman expressed concern for the appearance of the city and stated that he felt the city should campaign for cleanup. He also stated that if the city budget does not pass, and the city is forced to raise water rates, then the minimum gallonage should be raised to compensate for the increase in cost Following payment of the bills the meeting was adjourned with the next regular meeting of the Vernonia City Council slated for Monday, July 16 at 8 p.m. in the Vernonia City Hall. Permits Down In County Building permits increased in Columbia County in May 1974, compared to May 1973, the Un iversity of Oregon Bureau of Business Research has reported. In M ay 1974, the total was $961,450 compared to $386,984 in the same month last year. Building permits from 147 identical reporting centers in Oregon totalled $108,728,276 in May 1974. This was 48.6 percent higher than the total in May 1973. The state total in May 1974 included $42,139,356 for 2,124 new dwelling units; $38,388,077 for new nonresidential construc tion; and $28,200,843 for ad ditions, alterations and repairs to existing structures. For the same month last year, the $73,186,169 total of permits was composed of $42,104,821 for 2,606 new dwelling units; $20,- 733,410 for new nonresidential construction; and $71,347,947 for additions, alterations, and re pairs to existing structures. Weather in Vernonia showed variety this week with highs ranging from 86 degrees to 57 degrees and lows in tne range of 48 to 36 degrees Maximum precipatation was .32 inches on Wednesday of last week. RMW MAMW W W W W W W County Fair Schedules New Logger Event There’s more to a fair than ex hibits and carnival rides, and Columbia County is out to prove the fact this year. A brand new event which is destined to become one of the biggest favorites of fairgoers already has commitments from some of the most outstanding loggers and timber carnival showmen in the northwest. Like the rodeo buffs who follow the circuit on weekends, the timber carnival entrants pack up bag and baggage, spouses and kids and try to participate in as many shows as they can to gain points and -hopefully-pick up some of that good prize money that goes right along with the shows. Spectators here will see the standing block chop, and they’ll be able to cheer for Columbia Countian E ric Halberg who has already made his m ark as a champion throughout the north west timber carnival circuit. Along with the block chop there’s the horizontal chop, sin gle bucking, double bucking for partners, chocker setting, axe throwing, J&J bucking for part ners, and the hot saw. The Rainier Brewery is tossing in the Rainier keg putting contest with some special awards for the winners. Local firms will be sponsoring each of the remaining tests of skill and showmanship set for this year’s timber carnival. Trophies will go to the winners along with the folding green, and they’re not talking about fir needles! Prize money for the top fin ishers varies from $45 to $60 per event, with top money in the singles competition being $45. Second prize is $30 and third is $15. In partnership events the first prize is $60 with $30 going to the second placers. Headed up by Pete Peters and Jack Carter of St. Helens, the Columbia County F a ir Timber Carnival is an entirely new effort and fair board members, un derstandably, hope it will be come one of the big drawing cards for the fa ir this summer and in the years to come. Would-be contestants who are interested in the technicalities of entering any or all of the events may contact Peters at 397-1669 or Carter at 397-1983. that mandatory immunization law takes precedence over the compulsory school attendance law, will be instructed by the State Department of Education to dent enrollment to children who are not fully immunized or do not agree to start getting required immunizations within 30 days in the case of local residents and within 60 days for people moving from out-of-state. Tne only exceptions will be for those who have a signed state ment from a physician or health department that immunization would endanger their health or individuals who are members of a church whose teachings oppose immunization Recount Asked On IED Levy Measure According to information from the Columbia County C lerk’s office, a recount has been asked for on the recent IE D levy measure which went down to a narrow eight vote defeat in the Columbia County Intermediate District The request for recount was filed by Robert Johnson of Scappoose and three precincts have been challenged through the recount procedure. The re count, scheduled for 10 a m next Monday morning will involve two precincts in Columbia Coun ty and one in Clatsop County. The challenged precincts involve votes from Clatskanie No. 2, and Clatskanie North as well as Api ary in Columbia County and Vestport-Wauna i n Clatsop Wes County. The final tally on the June 18 ballot showed 1483 no votes and 1475 yes votes on the Interm e diate Education District levy. RICHARD •Tom’ Teaaaat, assumed the duties of Columbia County Sheriff ou Monday, July I. Teaaaat, a primary election winner in the sheriffs race, was named acting Sheriff to fill the unexpfred term t t Roy Wilburn. Tam Tennant New Sheriff Winner of the May prim ary for the office of Columbia County sheriff, Richard (Tom) Tennant of Scappoose, was sworn into office Monday, July i, following his appointment by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, June 26, to fill the unexpired term of Roy Wilburr. who retired the first part of the year. Tennant was also appointed as tax collector with appointments effective July 1. He replaces County Sheriff deputy Fred Roediger who has been serving as temporary sheriff Tennant has been employed as an investigator with the Colum bia County District Attorney’s office for the past several mon ths under a federally funded detective program and, prior to that, had retired from the Port land P o lic e Deoartment after 30
