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city news
august6
2015
City Department Updates
Our PW crew responded to a citizen’s call
alerting about standing water.
LIBRARY
• Welcome to the newest Vernonia Library
staff member, Brandi Fennell! Brandi lives
in Vernonia, is a member of the Library
Board, is Secretary of the Freewheelers, and
currently works as an Instructional Aide for
the Vernonia School District.
• 100 kids signed up for Summer Reading.
Weekly prize winners so far (drawings every
Thursday): Samuel Stern, Sky Williams,
Kylie Hinkley, Eloise Pedersen, Riplee Skillin,
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Luke Boziel, Oren Louchart, and Alex Reece.
We have one final program on Wednesday,
August 12, 6 – 7 pm. Jugglemania! Juggling
with performer Rhys Thomas. Sponsored by
the Oregon College and Savings Plan.
• Kids (and adults) have been busy with
crafts this week. Thank you to volunteers:
Rachel Langmaid, Kathy Larsen, and Kate
Speckman.
• The Vernonia Public Library hosted two fun
programs: a performance by Young at Heart
Readers Theater and a presentation/activity
by the Museum of Natural and Cultural
History.
What’s Happening at the
Vernonia Library
Summer Readers can turn in time
logs to the lizrary now through
August 15 to enter the grand prize
drawing and pick out a free zook!
Upcoming Events
Ongoing Programs
Summer Chess Club
Every Thursday in August, 4 – 5 pm
For all kids and teens who want to
play and learn more azout chess.
Friends of the Library Jamboree Writer’s Group
Book Sale
August 20
Friday, August 7, 4 – 7 pm
Saturday, August 8, 9 am – 4 pm
Book Sale at the lizrary. Shop at
the zook sale and support lizrary
programs and services! Paperzacks:
$1. Hardzacks: $2.
3rd Thursday of every month,
6 – 7:30 pm
Opportunity for writers with all
levels of experience to get together,
write, and get feedzack.
Jugglemania!
August 31
Last Monday of every month,
5:30 pm
Selection for July:
Mink River zy Brian Doyle
Wednesday, August 12, 6 – 7 pm
Juggler Rhys Thomas comes to the
Vernonia Lizrary! Performance for
all ages. Sponsored zy the Oregon
College Savings Plan.
Author Visit: Christina M. Abt
Thursday, August 13, 6 – 7 pm
Author Christina M. Azt will read
from her new novel, Crown Hill:
Love, Life and the Afterlife and an-
swer questions azout her writing
process and getting puzlished.
Movie Showtimes
Saturday, August 15, 1 pm
Rated PG, Family Movie
Thursday, August 27, 6 pm
Rated PG-13
Call or visit the lizrary for movie
titles.
Summer Story and Craft Time
Tuesday, August 25,
10:30 – 11:30 am
For Pre-K through Grade 3.
Book Group
Storytime
• Kids can now turn in time logs to pick out a
free book and enter the grand prize drawing.
Award books for participants were funded by
the Vernonia Lions Club and the Friends of
the Vernonia Library.
• The Friends of the Library Book Sale is
coming up during Jamboree weekend. Hours
are Friday, August 7th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm and
Saturday, August 8th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• We had 22 kids and adults come to the
Story and Craft program and 45 come to
the Summer Reading Party. Thank you to
party volunteers: Rachel Langmaid, Nichole
Gardner, Courtney Fennell, Caitlyn Fennell,
Hera Hopkins, Charity Coleman, Sophia
Shelnut, Jeana Gump, El Donna Williams,
and Paulette Romtvedt. What a fun event!
Thank you for supporting the library!
PARKS
• Lots of tree trimming, weedwacking, and
clean up at Spencer Park, Anderson Park
and Vernonia Lake.
• Utilized the lift truck to remove another row
of the glass blocks that had been broken at
the basketball court. Relocated 2 aluminum
benches from the basketball court to the new
softball field.
• The side mounted brush hog was installed
on the new tractor and will be extremely
helpful in cutting back areas that the
weedeater has trouble with, like blackberry
bushes.
CITY RECORDER / ADMINISTRATION
• The City Recorder is making preparations
for the GRAND OPENING of the new
Spencer Park. The Ceremony will be at 9:00
am Saturday, August 8th, 2015. Vernonia
Mayor Randy Parrow along with Senator
Betsy Johnson, and Columbia County
Commissioner Tony Hyde will officially open
the park. Activities held on opening day
include; Vernonia Soccer Club ceremonial
games, Westside Cruise-In Car Show, and
Women’s Softball Tournament.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
• The City has signed an IGA with CREST
Planners to provide planning services.
• City Administrator met with Richard
Kearns and Virginia Williams (ODOT Permit
Specialist) to discuss improvements along
Hwy 47 including installation of a pedestrian
crossing at Hwy 47 and Cougar Street.
• City Administrator and Assistant to the City
Administrator met with Justin Parker (Oregon
State Park Ranger) to discuss concerns and
projected improvements along the Banks-
Vernonia Trail.
• City Administrator and City Attorney finalized
extension contract for the GIS Planner
Consultant, Ben Fousek. The extension is for
a three month period. A multi-year scope of
work will be drafted.
• City Administrator met with Brad Curtis
(Photo Solutions) to discuss the relocation of
Photo Solutions and potential improvements
to California Avenue.
• The City Administrator and Assistant to
the City Administrator met with Melanie
Olson and Loren Schultz (Infrastructure
Finance Authority – IFA -) and Becky Baxter
(Business Oregon) to discuss the financing
contract for the Vernonia Street Improvement
and Utility Installation Project (signed in June
2014) and the projected development of the
Senior Center/Food Bank.
• The City Administrator met with Dan Cary
(Oregon Department of State Lands) to
discuss historical data (violations), current
conditions, and proposed solutions to
mitigate and eliminate the outstanding issues
currently present at Nickerson Ridge Estate.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Songs, rhymes, zooks, toys, and
zuzzles! For ages 0 – 3. Older siz-
lings welcome.
Preschool Storytime will resume
on Fridays, 10:30 am starting
Septemzer 11.
Holiday Closures
Saturday, August 8. The Lizrary will
ze open for the Book Sale only.
Library Hours & Contact
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 – 5
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 -7
Saturday: 10 – 4
Closed Sundays
Phone: 503 429-1818
E-mail: lizrary@vernonia-or.gov
• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels • Finish Carpentry
• Ceramic Tile Work • Custom Home Construction
• Additions • Commercial Tenant Improvements
Jim Morrison, Jr.
General Contractor
CCB# 112057
Ph: (503) 429-0154
MorrisonRemodeling@hughes.net
Vernonia, OR 97064
• Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Vernonia
Veterinary Clinic
291
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Street
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call Kim
Lovable service at
a reasonable price
• Bathing
• Haircuts
• Nail Clipping
• Nail Polishing
• Specialty
Shampoos
Summer is
here!
Water Toys • Lawn Chairs
Camping Supplies • BBQs
Batteries • Fishing Supplies
Sporting Goods • Coolers
Family owned & operated for over 45 years
834 Bridge St., Vernonia (503) 429-6364
Small and Large Animals
Open
Mon, Wed & Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call for Appointments
(503) 429-1612
Or 24 hr. Emergency Number (503) 397-6470
700 Weed Ave. Vernonia, OR
