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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 2, 2015)
4 letters to the editor/community bulletin board july2 2015 Readers Lend Their Voices... To the Editor, Are the citizens of the community aware that you’ll be having a top-notch Las Vegas and Atlantic City entertainer coming to Vernonia on August 8th? The Class of 1975 is planning a fundraising event that will give you some great entertainment. Quoting Judy Budge from Vernonia’s Voice August, 2013 issue after attending our Class of 1973 Give Back Bash starring Justin Shandor (Elvis): “What a bargain for people my age not to have to drive or fly miles away, stay in a hotel, buy meals, park, etc. in order to watch a professional entertainer work very hard to give a great show!! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly at both shows. How wonderful if we could get something like that here again sometime!” Well Judy and fellow community members, “sometime” has arrived. Thanks to Tammy (Smith) Vanderzanden and her hard working committee, you can see a first class performer, Tony Pace. Whether or not you’re a fan of supporting the schools, this is a show you won’t want to miss. While I have not seen him in person, I have watched many of his links and can’t wait to see his show. My experience chairing a committee like this makes me know that Tammy is waiting for you to buy your ticket, checking that site every day wondering if they’re going to break even, let alone make any money. Thanks to the support of the community, the Class of 1973 Give Back Bash was able to donate over $10,000 to the Vernonia Education Foundation for the Sports Initiative. I’m proud to say that our funds are currently helping build the softball fields at the new school. I hope that you’ll go to your computers today and buy a ticket to the show. Tickets start at $25. Here’s the link and more about the event: http:// w w w. b r o w n p a p e r t i c k e t s . c o m / event/1070461. Tickets are also available by Brown Bag Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. LAUGHTER THROUGH THE YEARS will be an all ages event featuring the Las Vegas/Atlantic City entertainer Tony Pace “the man with the voice...who just happens to be funny.” This event is a fundraiser in memory of our Vernonia High School Class of 1975 member Patrick Curl, who recently passed away from cancer. All proceeds will benefit the Vernonia Sports Initiative Fund specifically earmarked for Pat’s sports: Cross Country and Track and Field development at our new Vernonia Schools. The 90 minute show will keep you amazed with impressions, comedy and music. A three octave voice range and 30 years of stage time experience will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will also be a VIP Event Package Available for a limited amount of ticket holders that will be prior to the main event. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event! And remember, anything over $15 is tax deductible on premium and general admission seats, and over $50 is deductible for the VIP event!! Kathi (Medges) Knowles VHS, Class of 1973 VHS Sports Initiative Committee Beaverton, Oregon Need Help? Call for meeting times and locations Columbia Community Mental Health Call 503-397-5211 -or- 1-800-294-5211 For after hours Crisis call: 1-866-866-1426 http://ccmh1.com/crisis.html Narcotics Anonymous NW Region 503-345-9839 http://portlandna.com/ Alcohol Anonymous NW Region 503-366-0667 http://www.pdxaa.com/ Columbia Humane Society Featured Pet Jeihro came io ihe shelier as an owner surrender due io allergies in ihe home. In ihe keginning he had a hard iime adjusiing io new life, now ihai he is seiiled in he is doing greai. He doesn'i seem io mind ihe oiher cais or dogs eiiher. He also seems io do well wiih kids. He is akoui 4 years old, and weighs in righi around 15 lks. His adopiion fee is $90.00. If you have any quesiions please don'i hesiiaie io call or email. Web: www.columbiahumane.org Phone: 503-397-4353 2084 Oregon Street Email: animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org St. Helens, OR 97051 Upcoming Events 4th of July Celebration - Saturday parade, 5:30 pm starts at City Hall. Fireworks display, dusk at Greenman Field. Stages Youth Academy present Harmony High, A Musical for Young Voices - Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 am at the Vernonia Public Library. This event is part of the Summer Reading Program. Mobile Mammography - Thursday, July 16, Noon - 3:00 pm at the Vernonia Health Center, 1005 Cougar St. Call 503-681-4015 or 503-936-7149 to schedule an appointment. Faith West School Open House - Thursday, July 16, 7:00 pm at Faith West Christian School, 22785 NW Fisher Rd, Buxton, OR 97109. www.FaithKids.org Echoing Evergreen Day Camp - Monday-Thursday, August 3-6. Find them on Facebook. Vernonia Friendship Jamboree Weekend - August 7, 8 & 9. Friday: Concert on the Creek 3:00 pm. Saturday: Parade 11:00 am; Pat Curl Memorial Sports Benefit, featuring Tony Pace 6:30 pm. Sunday: Horse Gaming 8:00 am; Logging Show 12:00 pm. Vernonia’s 2nd Biggest Reunion - Sunday, August 16, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Email: vernoniareunion@hotmail.com or find them on Facebook. Bear Creek Run - Saturday, August 22, at Anderson Park. Contact: kelliem@westoregon.org or www.signmeup.com/108401 HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters space permitting. Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. UPPER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL 2015 ANNUAL MEETING JULY 23, 2015 VERNONIA GRANGE, 375 North St. 6:00 PM AGENDA: 6:00—Potluck dinner 6:30—Welcome and public comments (Vic Dykstra, Chair) 6:45—View results of self-evaluation and review/revise UNWC Strategic Plan (Jo Zettler, Board member) 7:30—View tentative results of ongoing analysis of sub-basin priorities (Maggie Peyton, Executive Director) 8:00—Business meeting -Treasurer’s report (Lee Klingler, Treasurer) -Nomination and election or re-election of Board members 8:30—Adjourn NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of a Site Design Review Permit for Bighorn Trading Co. LLC When: You are invited to attend and comment at the Planning Commission public hearing on Thursday, July 16 th , 2015 at 6:00 pm. Where: Council Chamber, City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064 Why: To consider a request by Bighorn Trading Co. LLC to construct a new building with parking and other exterior improvements on vacant land identified as Tax lot ID# 5N4W34CC00400. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding File # SDR 15-01 to consider the planned building exterior, vehicle access, parking lot and other improvements on the site. 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 the Vernonia Title 9 Land Development and Zoning Code Sections: • Section 9.01.03-60 Light Industrial Zone • Section 9.01.04-50 Off-Street Parking and Loading • Section 9.01.10-40 Type III Procedures • Section 9.01.10-70 Site Development Review • Section 9.01.11 Transportation Planning Standards and Procedures • Section 9.09.10 Vernonia Sign Code • Public Works Design Standards • Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance #851 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. The Public Notice will be onsite at City Hall, Vernonia Library, and on www.vernonia-or.gov 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 Josette Mitchell 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.
