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letters to the editor/community bulletin board
october5
2017
Readers Lend Their Voices...
To the Editor,
Columbia, Clatsop and Tilla-
mook Counties are truly fortunate to have
a powerful and compassionate advocate
in Senator Betsy Johnson. Because of her
tireless commitment to meet our needs,
Oregon lawmakers made decisions that
protect and provide resources for our
most vulnerable neighbors. Commu-
nity Action Team (CAT) staff and board
members wish to express deep gratitude
to Senator Johnson for asking the hard
questions, seeking our input regarding
community needs, and for carrying that
information to the legislative arena. Sen-
ator, please accept our many thanks for
your unshakable loyalty in serving all of
us.
Leanne Murray
Community Action Team
St. Helens, OR
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Mondays & Thursdays
6:30-7:30 pm
Vernonia Christian Church
410 North Street
Women’s Meeting
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Grace Family Fellowship
Youth Center
957 State Avenue
Columbia Humane Society
Featured Pet
Hi! My name is Rupert. I am a 6 lb. neutered
male Chihuahua, I am tan with black and I’m
the cutest dog in the shelter at the moment. I
came to this shelter via the Wings of Rescue.
I love other dogs and really like to play with
them, but I can be very shy when I meet new
people. I just need someone who is willing to
take a chance on me and give me a try.
CHS is very dedicated to their animals and
want to be sure that they are making the
best fit possible when it comes to their
adoptions. Due to this reason our kennels
are no longer open for public walk through.
If you are interested in adopting a dog, we are willing to either have you
fill out an application at the shelter, or we will email you one and you can
send it back. Once your application has been reviewed we will then sit
down and talk with you to determine the best match of animal for both
your family and for our pets. We want our placements to be successful,
and the best they can be. We want to set our adopters up for success as
well as our pets. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call
503-397-4353 or email animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org.
2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
Phone: 503-397-4353
E-mail: info@columbiahumane.org
Web: www.columbiahumane.org
VERNONIA
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Upcoming Events
Vernonia Salmon Festival -
Saturday, October 7, 10:00
am - 6:00 pm at Hawkins Park.
Pumpkin carving, trout pond,
vendors, music, kids activities.
Graveyard Dash - Saturday, Octo-
ber 28, 10:00 am, start line at Ver-
nonia Memorial Cemetary, 2080
Bridge St. 3K and 6K Run and
Walk. Prizes for best costumes.
VEF Sprouts Fall Carnival - Friday,
October 13, 6:00-8:00 pm at the
Vernonia Schools Commons.
Halloween Sidewalk Parade -
Tuesday, October 31, 4:30 pm
starting at City Hall.
Grace Fall Extravaganza - Friday
& Saturday, October 13 & 14,
10:00 am-5:00 pm at Grace Family
Fellowship, 957 State Avenue.
Grace Family Fellowship’s Annual
Hot Dog Feed - Tuesday, October
31, 5:00-7:00 pm, 957 State Av-
enue.
“Paper Tigers” - Thursday,
October 19, 6:00-8:00 pm at the
Vernonia Schools small gym.
This documentary film will be
shown followed by a facilitated
discussion.
The Spirit of Christmas in Ver-
nonia - Saturday, December 9,
all day. Ugly Sweater Run, story-
times, chili cook-off, gingerbread
house and cookie contests, light-
ed parade, and more.
“Just a Number: Aging and Inter-
generational Friendships - Thurs-
day, October 19, 6:30-8:00 pm at
the Vernonia Library. An Oregon
Humanities Conversation Project
program, with faciltators Simeon
Dreyfuss and Jenny Sasser.
TOPS Group (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) meet Fridays at the
Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Dept. 8:30
am weigh in, 9:00 am meeting.
Men and women invited to join.
(503) 429-7505
Lawyer in the Law Library
A workshop on Restraining and Stalking Orders is scheduled to take
place on Wednesday, October 11 from 6-8:00 pm at the Columbia County Law
Library, which is located at 270 S. First St. in St. Helens. The workshop marks
the 11th in the Lawyer in the Law Library series hosted by the law library.
Local attorneys Aaron Martin and Emily Elison will be the guest
speakers. The workshop is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. No registration is
required. Your attendance and questions will be welcome.
For more information, please contact Columbia County Law Librarian
Pam Davis at (503) 396-5344 or davis12000@aol.com.
Auction Notice
Storage Too
58645 Nehalem Hwy. S.
Vernonia, Oregon 97064
503-429-7867
CC8 - 5x10 - F. Cecil
The Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD
Board of Directors will meet
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 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.
Auction will be held
Wednesday
November 8
at Noon
Please call prior
to confirm the auction
Cash or certified check only
Vernonia
Veterinary Clinic
Small and Large Animals
Joseph Dombek, DC
(971) 248-4055
Now Accepting New Patients
610 Bridge Street • Vernonia, OR 97064
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