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graduation. I find myself assuming that
a large number of those young people
would like to go to college. But when I
make that assumption, I assume, “okay,”
they will “figure out” how to do that. I
thought our community had a vision and
a plan to give a hand-up to every one of
those young people for a better future
through higher education. I assumed
that by now, we would be building a
community college here in Columbia
County, because the county has been
collecting taxes for PCC for many, many
years. For example, last year alone, PCC
received $1.9 million from Columbia
County tax payers.
I don’t know who is willing and
able to account for how much money
has been collected, but I know we still
lack a definitive plan for our community
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college and its scholastic program. So
this year’s graduating class shares the
same fate as the previous generation.
I look forward to this year’s
county elections when we have an
opportunity to elect a young man who
can relate to these same concerns of
our neighbors and graduates. Alex
Tardif is a candidate for the Board of
Commissioners who will be a supporter
of a stronger educational presence here,
in Columbia County.
Paulette Lichatowich
Columbia City
To the Editor,
There was an article in a recent
issue of The Chronicle about Tony
Hyde’s involvement in boards and
Vernonia Police Blotter
February 16-29, 2016
REPORTS TAKEN
• February 16, 2016 Report of a
Disturbance on California Ave.
• February 22, 2016 Report of Burglary/
Theft on Columbia St.
• February 25, 2016 Report of Criminal
Mischief on Riverside Dr.
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CITATIONS/OTHER VIOLATIONS
• February 25, 2016 Citation for Driving
While Suspended and Failure to Carry
Proof of Insurance on Bridge St.
committees, apparently in regard to his
supposed accomplishments as a County
Commissioner for almost twenty years.
I take exception to someone who
flaunts their name in conjunction with
committees, appointments, offices and
boards to impress. There is no indication
in the article of any of Mr. Hyde’s
accomplishments, if there are any. It is
one thing to have founded the Columbia
County Economic Team and another
thing to create sustainable jobs. Every
work day 30,000 residents of Columbia
County leave to work in Portland and
other locales. We are strangled with a
debt of at least $50 milllion as a result
of Tony Hyde throwing money at failed
projects at Portland Westward.
After almost twenty years,
he “would like to focus on economic
development and job creation.” Wow!
Really? This is the best he can do? As
Alex Tardif, who is running against Mr.
Hyde stated: “If you cannot get it done
in 8 years, you are not going to get it
done. My opponent has had 20 years to
accomplish more for us and that clearly
has not happened.”
Mr. Hyde also stated “A lot of
the stuff we get done won’t come to
fruition until we’re long gone.” That
says it all.
Time for a change? No kidding.
Check out Alex Tardif. Out with the old
and in with the new.
Cathy Pitkin
Warren, OR
The Vernonia Transfer Station is open
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
May 14 & 28
June 11 & 25
Dates are subject to change due to weather
Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest,
Report, or Citation. 02/15/2016 through 02/29/2016 VPD had 65 calls for service
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City Council Meeting Monday, March 07, 2016 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 1001 Bridge St., Vernonia, OR
The Vernonia City Council will be holding a public hearing to receive
comments from citizens in regard to the proposed Sewer Rate Change.
The City of Vernonia is in the process of updating the sewer rate model
to develop rates that will take effect April 1, 2016. This public forum is to
discuss the proposed rate and rate model structure.
Public testimony is welcome and written statements will be received
before the hearing if you cannot attend.
***AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE***
Please contact the City Recorder, Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street,
Vernonia, OR 97064 (Phone No. 503-429-5291) at least 48 hours prior to
the scheduled meeting time if you need an accommodation. TCC users
please call Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-
2900.
This meeting is open to the public
Vernonia City Council
Meetings and Closures
City Council Meetings
are scheduled for 7:00 pm:
Monday, March 7, 2016
March 14, 2016 - Worksession
Monday, March 21, 2016
City Closures are scheduled for:
Monday, May 30, 2016
Memorial Day
Dates and times subject to change
due to conflicts of schedules
The Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Board
of Directors will meet Tuesday,
March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the
Main Station, 12525 HWY 202,
Mist, OR. Agenda items include
but are not limited to usual order
of business, citizen input, Fire
Chief’s report, financial reports
and any other business needing
to be discussed.
William DeJager
-Board President
What’s Happening at the
Vernonia Library
Upcoming Events
Friends of the Library
Spring looksale
Friday, March 11, 4 – 7 pm and
Saturday, March 12, 10 am – 4 pm
$1 paperback, $2 hardback. Shop
the booksale and support library
programs and services.
Using Soil Amendments and
Fertilizers to Improve Your
Garden
Tuesday, March 15, 7 – 8:30 pm
Presentation by Chip Bubl, OSU
Extension Faculty and Master
Gardener ™ .
Come by for some stamp
collecting, learning, and trading.
Open to all ages.
Writer’s Group
Next meeting on April 21
(no meeting March 17)
3 rd Thursday of every month,
6 – 7:30 pm
Opportunity for writers with
all levels of experience to get
together, write, and get feedback.
look Discussion Group
March 28
Last Monday of every month,
5:30 pm
Selection for March: The Memoir of
Jake Weedsong by Timothy Schell
St. Patty’s Day Craft
Thursday, March 17, 4 – 5 pm
Come by the library before the
Storytimes
parade and make something green
laby and Toddler Time
to wear! For kids and families.
Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Spring lreak loard Game Fun
Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and
Tuesday, March 22, 1:30 – 2:30 pm bubbles! For ages 0 – 3. Older
Choose from a selection of board
siblings welcome.
games and learn/play with others.
Preschool Storytime
Recommended for 2 nd – 6 th grade.
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Family Movie Night
Stories and a craft/activity for
Thursday, March 24, 6 pm
children up to age 5.
Relax and enjoy a new movie and
Library Hours & Contact
free popcorn. Call or visit the
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 – 5
library for movie title.
Ongoing Programs
Stamp Club
March 3
1 st Thursday of every month,
4:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 – 7
Saturday: 10 – 4
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov