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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 8, 2011)
city news Vernonia City News... The Vernonia City Council usually meets on the first and third Monday of each month. A regular meeting was held on February 7, 2011, after Vernonia’s Voice had gone to press. Look for a report from that meeting in our February 22 issue. The next Vernonia City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 22, due to the President’s Day holiday. Vernonia City Council Upcoming Meetings and City Hall Closures MEETING PLACE: City Hall MEETING TIME: 7:00 PM CITY HALL CLOSED: February 21, 2011 – Presidents’ Day TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011 february8 2011 On the Shelves: What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Library Events: Movie Night--Thursday, February 17, 6:30-- My Family and Other Animals ( A Masterpiece Theatre presentation based on the book by Gerald Durrell) Library Closed February 21 for President’s Day 5 Book Discussion--Monday, February 28, 5:30--Author Annie Dillard’s book will be discussed Donations of books for March 12 Book Sale may be dropped off at library during library hours Georgia-Pacific Donates $50,000 to Vernonia Education Foundation continued from front page short presentation by Mill Manager Tompkins, who explained the history of the Wauna Mill and their current production. According to Tompkins, the Wauna Mill employs approximately 950 employees with an annual payroll of over $94 million. Wauna employees have an average of seventeen years of service and earn an average wage of $20.97/hour. Located in Clatsop County, the Wauna Mill has been in operation since 1965 and produces nationally-branded consumer products like Quilted Northern and Angel Soft bath tissue, Brawny and Sparkle towels, Vanity Fair and Dixie napkins and other commercial brands. The luncheon also included an explanation and discussion about the operation of the biomass Fluidized Bed Boiler that the Wauna Mill operates, using 70,000 dry tons of production waste to generate heat and energy for the plant and surrounding utilities. This was significant, because the Vernonia School Project is expected to install a biomass boiler to provide heat for the building. The Wauna boiler was manufactured in 1995 and put into operation in 1997. Its use saves 1.2 billion BTU’s of natural gas energy, annually. The explanation of the Wauna biomass boiler operation concluded with a tour of the plant control room, and the boiler and generator plant. Attorney General Unveils Transparency Initiative continued from front page MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 These dates are subject to change without notice Reports of waste, fraud and abuse made to the secretary of state, and resulting investigatory materials, will not be exempt after the investigation is concluded (subject to other exemptions); retain exemption for identity of complainant. Personnel disciplinary materials will not be exempt for unrepresented management employees; otherwise retain current exemption. Investment-related records of treasurer and OIC are not exempt insofar as they contain information about any benefit received by a state employee or state agency. Milk marketing referendum ballots will be subject to disclosure. Marine accident reports will be subject to disclosure. Attorney General John Kroger leads the Oregon Department of Justice. The Department’s mission is to fight crime and fraud, protect the environment, improve child welfare, promote a positive business climate, and defend the rights of all Oregonians. VHS Senior Class Anonymous Fishing Supplies and Sporting Goods Everything you need for the Lake and the River! Rods - Reels - Nets - Tackle - Lures Licenses - Power Bait - Eggs Family owned & operated for over 40 years 834 Bridge St., Vernonia (503) 429-6364 C edar M ist S tudios Deborah Steffen is a reg- istered yoga instructor and certifi ed hypnotist serving Vernonia for over 5 years. Located 5 miles from Vernonia at 20960 Scappoose Vernonia Hwy. Hypnotherapy • • • • Stress/Pain Management Weight Loss Stop Smoking Self Confi dence... • • Tues & Thurs 9-10AM Mon & Weds 4:30-5:30PM 503-429-2103 CedarMistStudios.com Yoga 291 A Street call Kim Lovable service at a reasonable price • Bathing • Haircuts • Nail Clipping • Nail Polishing • Specialty Shampoos Donor in support of Vernonia’s Voice and Car Wash Feb. 26 & 27 9-3 Benefits Class Trip to Disneyland to donate items for sale contact: Shelley Cota or Candy Rock via facebook
