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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-
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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.
