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community bulletin board/letters to the editor
may22
2012
Surplus Sale
The Vernonia School District will be hosting a surplus sale
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in preparation for the big move up
the hill.
DATE: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
TIME: Preview—6:00pm-7:00pm, Sale--7:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: WGS Basement, 199 Bridge Street, Vernonia
Entrance off of California Avenue, or behind the building on
the California side, use basement door (handicapped access).
ITEMS: List of items to be sold is available at the School
District Office 475 Bridge Street, Vernonia
All items will be sold “as is.” Cash and carry preferred.
Arrangements can be made for pick up to one week after
sale. All money due day of sale. No pre-sales.
CONTACT: Betsy Miller, bmiller@vernonia.k12.or.us or
503-429-5891
Upcoming Events
Youth Tractor Safety Program,
May 22, May 29, June 5, 6:00-
9:00 PM at the Scappoose Fire
Station. Additional lab to be
held June 9. For more info or to
pre-register call Chip Bubl 503-
397-3462.
Global Climate Change, May
25, 7:00 PM at the VCLC,
939 Bridge St. A presentation
by Paul Rippey based on An
Inconvenient Truth. Time will
be provided for discussion and
questions.
Readers Lend Their Voices...
To the Editor
The family of Genny Fisher
would like to thank the community of
Vernonia for all the caring support given
to us during our time of loss.
We would also like to thank all
the friends, coworkers and residents for
the kindness and respect you have shown
for Genny over the years.
During the last few months of
Genny’s time with us, she would often
say to us “I just want to go back to
Vernonia, I want to go Home”.
So now she is home in the
community that she so deeply loved. Her
favorite quote was, “I Love Vernonia.”
She was so proud of her community.
So, should you be walking
down the sidewalk and happen to see
some litter, think of Genny and toss it
in the beautiful garbage cans that line
the community. I am sure you will
feel that beautiful smile she had saying
“Thank you for helping keep Vernonia
beautiful.”
In Thanks and Gratitude
Dale, sister Lois, brother Bob,
Gary, Christy, Larry, Robby and families.
The Wizard of Oz by the
Vernonia Ballet, June 1, 7:00
PM at WGS. No admission,
donations are welcome.
Last Chance Dance, June
23. Say goodbye to Vernonia’s
old school buildings with a
dinner, fundraising auction and
dance. No admission for the
dance. Tickets for the dinner
are available for purchase until
June 10 at Vernonia Auto Parts
and Vernonia Florist or online at
www.VernoniaSchools.org.
Dear Letter Carriers,
Thank you for running the
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May
12, 2012. Thanks to your efforts and the
generosity of the Vernonia people, 471
pounds of food were delivered to this
food bank. Thank you so very much for
your organization, work and generosity
to make this event happen. Special
thanks to Peter O’Leary for taking the
lead for this project and to all the letter
carriers for picking up the
donations.
C u r r e n t l y ,
Vernonia Cares Food Bank
HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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dress and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit,
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the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55,
Vernonia, OR 97064.
4th of July Celebration,
5:00 PM, at Greenman Field.
Featuring Jesse Cain concert and
other family fun entertainment.
Fireworks at dark.
Community Wide Garage
Sale, August 25. For more
information contact Vernonia
Realty and Insurance at 503-
429-6203.
Vernonia’s Voice is
published twice each
month on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday. Look
for our next issue on
June 12th.
assisted an average of 400 people
per month with three days worth of
emergency groceries. We can only do
this through generous donations like the
food the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
brought in.
Gratefully,
Sandy Welch
Executive Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit
to convert a residence into an office for the
Vernonia School District
When: You are invited to attend and comment at the
Planning Commission hearing on Thursday June 07, 2012
at 7:00 pm.
Where: Council Chamber, City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street
Vernonia Or 97064
Why: To consider a request by the School District to
convert a vacant residence on their property to an office.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding File
# CUP12-01 School District Office to consider planned
roadway, transit, pedestrian and bicycle improvements in
Vernonia. The application must be made in compliance
with Title 9 Section 9-01.06 Conditional Uses. A copy of
the request is available for inspection at Vernonia City
Hall located at 1001 Bridge Street, and may be copied for
a nominal fee.
The Public Hearing is governed by Vernonia Title 9
Land Development and Zoning Code Section 9-01.06
Conditional Uses. A staff report will be available to the
public at City Hall one week before the hearing, and may
be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue
in a hearing, in person or by letter or failure to provide
statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-
maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes
appeal to the state Land Use Board of Appeals based
on that issue. Public testimony is welcome, and written
statements will also be received before the hearing.
Notice to mortgagee, lien holder, vendor, or seller: The
City of Vernonia Title 9 requires that if you receive this
notice it shall be promptly forwarded to the purchaser.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with
disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing
impaired or for other accommodations for persons with
disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to
public hearing to Joann Glass at 503-429-5291, TTY
1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street
Vernonia, OR 97064
The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and
Employer.
