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6 community news december7 2017 Additional Beverages to be Included in Oregon’s Bottle Bill Beginning January 1, 2018 The Oregon Liquor Control Commission wants to remind con- sumers and retailers that additional beverages are being included in Or- egon’s Bottle Bill and will have a re- fund value of 10 cents per container beginning January 1, 2018. This change came as the result of Oregon statute, ORS 459A.702. Most beverages in bottles or cans that are sold in sealed glass, metal, and plastic in sizes from 4 ounces up to 1.5 liters will be included. Some of the common beverages that will have a 10 cent refund value are: • Coffee/Tea • Kombucha • Energy and Sports Drinks • Hard Cider • Juice • Protein Drinks Soda, beer, and water in sizes “We want to make sure we’re 3 liters or less will continue to have a communicating with everyone to refund value of 10 cents. make the transition as easy as pos- sible,” says OLCC Executive Direc- Beverages NOT included are: tor Steve Marks. “We’re thankful to • Wine/Distilled Spirits the legislature in allowing the manu- • Milk (Dairy and plant-based) facturers and retailers until January • Infant Formula 2019 to get the proper labeling on the • Meal-Replacement Drinks shelves.” County Cancels Contract with Columbia Humane Society the contract, presenting a liability risk for the county. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office takes control of stray and danger- ous dogs and holds them for a minimum of five days in fulfillment of state law. County officials began discussions with the Humane Society in spring of 2017 after the agency sought to double the amount of funding it received from the county for caring for dogs in the man- dated five-day period. The county has determined that it can manage these re- sponsibilities for less funding without compromising service. The Sheriff’s Office will provide space and care for animals seized until the legal require- ment to do so runs out. Once state law is fulfilled, and if no owner is available or the owner refuses to take the animal back, then it will first be offered to the Humane Society, then other shelters. It What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Adopt a Book December 4 - December 22 Give a gift to the community and purchase a book for the Library collection. Featuring titles for our children’s and parenting collection. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernonia Library. Spirit of Christmas in Vernonia Story & Craft Saturday, December 9, 11 am The Library will be hosting a reading of “Mooseltoe” followed by crafts: holiday handprint moose and mustache trees. Part of the Spirit of Christmas in Vernonia event line-up. Family Movie Night Tuesday, December 19, 6 pm Featuring Trolls Holiday! (PG, 72 min.) Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library. Christmas Cards with Hands on Art Wednesday, December 20, 1-2 pm For children and families. Members of Vernonia Hands on Art will bring all the materials to make special Christmas Cards. Family Movie Matinee call or visit the library (503) 429- 1818 or email shannonr@vernonia- or.gov Knitting Group Saturday, December 16, 10 am - Noon For knitters with all levels of experience. You’re welcome to bring your own materials or project. If you need materials or have questions, contact Caitlin at boylandknitworks@gmail.com. Writer’s Group Thursday, December 21, 6 - 7:30 pm 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Book Discussion Group Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm. No Meeting in December. Next meeting January 29 with book selection TBA. Storytimes Baby and Toddler Time Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0 - 3. Older siblings welcome. Thursday, December 28, 2-3:30 pm Featuring Rise of the Guardians (PG, 97 min.) Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library. Preschool Storytime Ongoing Programs Library Closures Kids Book Group Friday, December 8, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Selection for December: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. 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, Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up through age 6. Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 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 is not the intent of the county to auto- matically order the euthanization of any animal after the five-day period. The Columbia Humane Society will continue to be given the same space in the county-owned building they cur- rently use free of charge thanks to a 99- year agreement. While CHS was respon- sible for maintenance and other building costs, those costs will once again be shared, as they were prior to the contract which was signed in 2013. Sheriff Jeff Dickerson noted that the change in the process will also allow the county to begin a new training pro- gram at the county jail. Select inmates will be given the opportunity to serve the community and learn valuable skills by taking care of animals in its care to insure that their needs are met. The county will not have set office hours to recover stray pets; citi- continued from front page zens are directed to contact the Animal Control Officer or the Sheriff’s Office to make arrangements. Photos of found dogs will be on the County’s Facebook page or posted at their office. The staff and volunteers at CHS say they are committed to continuing to serve county residents and their pets to the best of their ability. Current ongo- ing programs are: Low-cost Vaccination Clinics, Socialization Therapy, Senior Dog Adoptions, Foster and Hospice Care, and Kennel Enrichment for all dogs and cats. Beginning Monday, De- cember 4, 2017, the Warm A Dog (WAD) program was started. This is a joint ven- ture between the CHS and Community Action Team (CAT) to provide safe shel- ter for homeless person’s pets while they are seeking shelter from the cold in the community warming center.
