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6 community news march2 2017 Mind the Gaps: How Gender Shapes Our Lives From the moment we are born, gender shapes every aspect of our lives: our interests, opportunities, and how we move through the world. In the twenty- fi rst century, disparities among the gen- ders still prevail, especially the intersec- tions of race, class, immigration status, and geography. What can these disparities tell us about society’s values and priori- ties? How can we better understand the complexities of gender’s effects on our daily lives and identities? This is the focus of “Mind the Gaps: How Gen- der Shapes Our Lives,” a free conversation with Jade Aguilar on Thursday, March 23, 6:30 pm at the Verno- nia Public Library. This program is hosted by the Friends of the Vernonia Library and sponsored by Oregon Humanities, and is part of Oregon Humanities’ statewide Conversation Project. Aguilar is an assistant professor of so- ciology and women’s and gender studies at Willamette University. Her broad areas of study are gender, sexuality, and family, and her main area of focus is the study of intentional communities. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free programs that engage commu- nity members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s fu- ture. For more information about this free community discussion, please contact Shannon Romtvedt at (503) 429-1818 or shannonr@vernonia-or.gov. Oregon Humanities (921 SW Washington, Suite 150; Portland, OR 97205) connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. More information about Oregon Humanities’ programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Idea Lab, Public Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities mag- azine, can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofi t affi liate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. Columbia 9-1-1 Receives Budget Award for 15 th Consecutive Year The Columbia 9-1-1 Commu- nications District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the District has been recognized by the Government Fi- nance Offi cers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) and has re- ceived the GFOA’s Distinguished Bud- get Presentation Award for its budget for FY 2015-16 The District has received this award for 15 consecutive years. The award represents a signifi cant achieve- ment by the District. It refl ects the com- mitment of the Board of Directors and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to re- ceive this budget award, the District had to satisfy nationally recognized guide- lines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the District’s budget serves as: • A policy document • A fi nancial plan • An operations guide • A communications device The District budget document is rated as profi cient in all four of the above categories and must also meet 14 man- datory criteria in each category. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Events 3 rd Annual Cat in the Hat Event Stedman Thursday, March 30, 6 pm Featuring: Sing! (PG) Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library. Thursday, March 2, 6 - 7 pm Story read by The Cat in the Hat. Pictures, door prizes, birthday cake, and Seussish activities. In honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Read Across America Day. For children and families. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernonia Library. Thursday, March 16, 6 - 7:30 pm 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Beginning Knitting for Kids Book Discussion Group Tuesdays, 4 - 5 pm, March 14 & 28 Free and all materials provided for children ages 8 – 17. Classes taught by Caitlin Hunter. Contact boylandknitworks@gmail.com for more information. Ongoing Programs Writer’s Group Monday, March 27, 5:30 pm Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm. Book selection for March: A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman Storytimes St. Patty’s Day Pre-Parade Event Baby and Toddler Time Friday, March 17, 4 - 5 pm Leprechaun story, make something green to wear to the parade, and a snack. For children up through grade 5. Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0 - 3. Older siblings welcome. Mind the Gaps: How Gender Shapes Our Lives Fridays*, 10:30 - 11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up through age 6. *No storytime on Friday, March 17. Story and craft at 4 pm for children before the St. Patty’s Day parade. Preschool Storytime Thursday, March 23, 6:30 pm Discussion led by Jade Aguilar, assistant professor of sociology and women’s and gender studies at Willamette University. A Conversation Library Hours & Contact Project program sponsored by Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 - 5 Oregon Humanities and hosted by Tuesday, Thursday: 1 - 7 the Friends of the Vernonia Library. Saturday: 10 - 4 Closed Sundays Movie Nights Tuesday, March 21, 6 pm Featuring: The Light Between Oceans (PG-13), Based on the book by M.L. Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov Award is granted to an entity, a Certifi - cate of Recognition is also presented to the individuals that are primarily respon- sible for the award achievement. The District is very pleased that Nancy Edwards and Maryjo Beck have earned that recognition. Edwards serves as the Administrative Services Manager and the District Budget Offi cer. Ed- wards has worked for Columbia 9-1-1 since 1995 and a few of her many duties include; responsibility for the effi cient management of business offi ce activities including payroll, budget reports, ac- counts receivable and payables. Beck is the Offi ce Support Spe- cialist and has worked for Columbia 9-1-1 since 2003. Some of the many duties she performs; provide clerical support and assistance in the business administration of the District; transcrip- tion of meeting minutes, typing, mailing and fi ling of correspondence, fi ling and maintenance of fi les, business computer data entry and revision of forms, policies and other documents and maintenance or reorganization of computer data records; and other offi ce and clerical support du- ties as assigned. These award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments. Colum- bia 9-1-1 is very pleased to recognize the hard work and professional contri- butions of Nancy Edwards and Maryjo Beck. City News continued from page 5 Council Schedules Workshop on Police Reserve Program – At the request of Police Chief Mike Conner, Council scheduled a workshop for March 6 at 6:30 pm to discuss the potential of starting a police reserve offi cer program. City Administrator Report – City Administrator Josette Mitchell told the Council that following a walk-through of the Wastewater Treatment Plant proj- ect, a punch list of items still to be com- pleted by the contractors was created, which includes rocking, fi nal grading, and paving around the lagoons and Vernonia’s Voice is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue out March 16. buildings. Mitchell said there is also an issue of leaking from the DAF that needs to be repaired. Mitchell provided Council with the latest draft drawings for the Senior Center/Food Bank project and said she would be meeting with the Boards of both the Senior Center and Food Bank for feedback before moving towards fi - nal plans and bid documents. Mitchell said the demolition of the Photo Solutions building has been delayed after an extension was granted by FEMA. A walk-through with the demo company is scheduled for March 10 after which demolition will occur within fi ve to six weeks. Mitchell said the City has se- cured the services of Carole Connell and Matt Straite as new City Planners and has begun updating them on current projects. 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