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6 community news november2 2017 What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Ballot Drop Site The Library is an official ballot drop site. The Library will be open extra hours on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 9 am - 8 pm. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and Craft Tuesday, November 21, 2 - 3 pm Featuring the short film (25 min.) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving followed by a fun craft. For kids, up through grade 5. have questions, contact Caitlin at boylandknitworks@gmail.com. Writer’s Group Thursday, November 16, 6-7:30 pm 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Book Discussion Group Monday, November 27, 5:30 pm Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm. Book selection for November TBA. Movie Night Storytimes Tuesday, November 28, 6 pm Title TBA. Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library. Baby and Toddler Time Ongoing Programs Kids Book Group Friday, November 10, 4-5 pm. Selection for November: Frindle by Andrew Clements For kids and families. Reading level and grade level interest of titles will vary, ranging from grades 3 - 6. If interested in the book group and would like to be on the contact list, call or visit the library (503) 429- 1818 or email shannonr@vernonia- or.gov Knitting Group Saturday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm For knitters with all levels of experience. You’re welcome to bring your own materials or project. If you need materials or Mondays, 10:30-11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0 - 3. Older siblings welcome. Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up through age 6. Library Closures Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving Holiday Library Hours & Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 - 5 Tuesday, Thursday: 1 - 7 Saturday: 10 - 4 Closed Sundays Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov Vernonia Grange Hall 425 North St. Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Peak This Time of Year Drivers may not salvage roadkill until 2019 Several times already this year, an OSP trooper has arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision with a deer or elk and the driver has asked if the ani- mal can be salvaged and taken home. ODFW offices are also getting such re- quests. The answer is no, not yet. New rules allowing drivers to lawfully sal- vage roadstruck deer and elk don’t take effect until January 1, 2019. Calls and questions about the new roadkill law are increasing because wildlife-vehicle collisions peak this time of year. According to ODOT sta- tistics, there were 1,160 such collisions in November of last year and 1,052 in October, compared to just 377 in De- cember 2016. That’s because deer and elk are on the move this time of year, due to their annual migrations that see them crossing major Oregon highways to get from higher elevation summer habi- tats to lower elevation winter habitats. Deer are also on the move due to their annual “rut” or breeding season which lasts from late October until mid-to-late November. Fewer daylight hours also contribute to higher incidences of col- lisions. “Be extra careful driving this time of year, especially where there is a lot of vegetation next to a road, or when going around curves as wildlife near the road might not be visible,” said Oregon State Police Captain Bill Fugate. “Driv- ers who see an animal near the roadway should try to reduce their speed and be aware that other animals will often be crossing, too. Finally, if you can, stay in your lane because serious crashes in- volving wildlife are often due to drivers swerving to avoid hitting an animal.” After any wildlife-vehicle col- lision, ODFW, OSP or ODOT attempt to salvage animals and will donate ed- ible meat to a local food bank when possible. With the passage of SB 372 by the 2017 Oregon State Legislature, drivers will also be able to salvage roadkilled deer and elk for the meat beginning January 1, 2019. The Leg- islature gave ODFW time to develop a safe, responsible salvage program. As with all regulations, ODFW staff will write draft rules and present them to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for pub- lic comment and consideration before adoption. “ODFW will work to write rules that make getting a permit to le- gitimately salvage a roadstruck deer or elk as simple as possible, but that also discourage poaching,” says Doug Cot- tam, ODFW Wildlife Division Admin- istrator. Salvaging roadkill has been unlawful to discourage people from deliberately hitting a game animal with their vehicle in order to keep the meat or antlers, or from poaching an animal continued on page 12
