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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 2018)
4 letters to the editor/community bulletin board february1 2018 Readers Lend Their Voices... To the Editor, I am concerned that only one out of seven Citizen Planning Advisory Committees (CPACs) is active in Colum- bia County and that we have dropped the ball in this important aspect of land use planning. Extensive citizen participation has been the hallmark of the state’s land use planning program since 1984. Citi- zen participation is important to main- tain two-way communication between the public and planning officials. For several decades, seven CPACs met and provided citizen’s in- put. However, around 2005 the groups weakened until only one CPAC is still functioning. The Scappoose-Spitzen- berg CPAC still meets and works to pro- vide input on land use decisions such as housing subdivisions, industrial devel- opment, airport expansions, and storm water runoff. I hope you see the need for rebuilding citizen participation in our county’s land use administration and Planning Commission decisions. Columbia County needs to re- new its commitment to the CPAC pro- cess. I have personally spoken with several people who are interested in the CPAC process. Because we have new economic growth, this is a critical time, a tipping point for two-way communica- tion within the county’s land use plan- ning process. It’s up to us. Do you have time, on an irregular basis, to receive a copy of the land use applications being processed for your neighborhood? To answer that question, you’ll need more information. I urge you to stop by Land Development Services at the court house in St. Helens or contact them at (503) 397-7217 to re- quest more information. Paulette Lichatowich Columbia City To the Editor, River City Singers is inviting YOU to join us! We’re just starting a new season with Randall Thompson’s sublime work, The Peaceable Kingdom. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church at 560 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. No need to audition. It’s a high-caliber volunteer choir. It has performed at Carnegie Hall on two occasions, and there are concerts locally and in Portland throughout the year. You’ll meet great people and sing stirring choral works. Our accompanist is excellent and our choral director in- spiring! Contact us via message on our Facebook page at River City Singers— Columbia Chorale of Oregon, or just turn up during rehearsal time and get started. Now is the perfect time to join! Dr. Margaret Trenchard-Smith Scappoose HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vernonia’s Voice welcomes and requests your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Please include your name, address and phone number, limit your letters to 300 words or less. Vernonia’s Voice reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted. We will print letters space permitting. Deadline is the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com or mail to: Letters, PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064. Support our Seniors SOS DONATION Vernonia Senior Citizens 939 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064 Office Telephone 503-429-3912 501 (c) (3) TID: #23-7422295 Donor’s Name ____________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________ City, State, ZIP ____________________________________ _____ Enclosed is my $60 donation towards the Senior Meal Program (Sponsors one monthly meal pack containing 10 meal certificates) _____ Enclosed is my donation towards two meal packs ($120) _____ Here is my donation for another amount $_______ _____ $15/year annual senior citizen membership for those 60 yrs old and over _____ You have my permission to list me as a Champion of the SOS program (amount will not be posted) _____ My check will serve as my receipt OR _____ I would like a tax deductible receipt mailed to me at the above address THANK YOU FOR BECOMING AN SOS CHAMPION! Upcoming Events JuggleMania! with Rhys Thomas - Saturday, February 10, 1:00 pm at the Vernonia Public Library. Comedy and juggling by an international performer. Sponsored by the Vernonia Lions Club. Crab & Brisket Dinner - Saturday, February 17, 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Cedar Ridge. Proceeds benefit Vernonia Friendship Jamboree & Logging Show. Tickets $30, available at R&S Market and All In Pub Father & Daughter Country Ball - Saturday, March 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Grace Family Fellowship, 957 State Avenue. $5 per couple. 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 VHS Class of 1968 Going Cruising for 50 th Reunion The VHS Class of 1968 will be going on an Alaskan cruise to celebrate their 50 th class reunion. The cruise leaves Seattle July 21, 2018 and returns July 28. “We have approximately 40 people confirmed and want to let anyone who may be interested in joining us that they are certainly welcome,” said organizer Kevin Krieger. This invitation is open to all members of the class of 1968, along with classmates upper and lower, and family and friends. Charter Bus transportation to the Seattle port from Vernonia and back is provided. A valid passport is required. If anyone is interested in learning more about this reunion trip please call Kevin Krieger at (503) 348- 8117. Dog Licensing Available Online For the convenience of Columbia County dog owners, you may now license your dog(s) online. The Sheriff’s Office web page for dog licensing is located at www.co.columbia.or.us/sheriff. The link to the Dog Licensing page is in large font among the links under the Sheriff’s Greetings on the home page. Columbia Humane Society Featured Pet When asked what was the one thing she wanted more than anything, Missy said that it was to have a nice quiet home, without young kids that she could feel comfortable in. This little lady is about 1 1 / 2 years old and has proven that she isn't overly fond of homes with loud noises and lots of activities. She prefers to spend her time lying in laps with minimal disruption. She has also been able to teach us that she prefers a very clean litter box that has a cover. Her litter box will come with her to her new home. Missy's adoption has been sponsored so her adoption fee will only be $75. If you are interested in meeting Missy please don't hesitate to call or email. We thank you all for the support. Please continue to donate to help kids like Missy. http://columbiahumane.com/support-us/donate/ 2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 Phone: 503-397-4353 E-mail: info@columbiahumane.org Web: www.columbiahumane.org AA Meetings Open Meetings Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm Vernonia Christian Church 410 North Street Women’s Meeting Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm Vernonia Christian Church 410 North Street Vernonia’s Voice is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue on February 15.
