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city news july5 2018 3 Vernonia City News... At the July 2, 2018 City Council Meet- ing: New Officer Sworn In – The Council Chambers were full of family and friends as Vernonia’s newest police officer, Ab- bie Hanson, was sworn into office. Han- son’s mother, Anna Hanson, pinned Of- ficer Hanson’s badge. Police Chief Mike Con- ner later told the Coun- cil that Officer Hanson has spent several years with the St. Helens Po- lice Department as a reserve officer and also worked with the Co- lumbia County Depart- ment of Corrections. Officer Hanson will work as a School Re- source Officer for the Vernonia School Dis- trict as well as for the City of Vernonia. Conner said Officer Hanson is scheduled to attend Police training academy starting in August or September. Mayor Recognizes Volunteers – Mayor Mario Leonetti took a moment to rec- ognize several volunteers, including Rick and Linda Hobart who were in at- tendance at the meeting. The Hobarts, along with the Del Allen family, worked to clean up the area around the Welcome to Vernonia sign at the south end of town. They also helped with a planting, along with Rachel Organ, around the Fallen Officer Memorial in front of the Police Department. Topics From The Floor – Richard Stein, a member of the Vernonia Parks Com- mittee, told the Council a new hand built climbing structure, gifted to the City by Stein, has been installed at Anderson Park. Stein said he has received a donation of more mate- rials from West Oregon Electric and he will be building another simi- lar structure. He also told the Council he is seeking other donations for Parks projects from other area businesses, including Camp 18. Greenman Field Bleachers Workshop Rescheduled – Coun- cil picked two dates for the possible re- schedule of a workshop with the Save the Grandstands Committee. The two possible dates are July 10 or July 18. The workshop was scheduled to discuss details of the agreement between the City and the Committee for the repair and operation of the Grandstands. Council Approves Art in the Park De- signs – Council approved a recommen- dation for two designs created by Ver- nonia Schools art students that will be used to decorate trash cans in a Vernonia Vernonia Police Blotter Park. The designs are part of a project called “Art in the Parks” and is a col- laboration between the City of Vernonia and the Vernonia School District. Council Tables Discussion on Chang- ing Name of Airport Park – Council ta- bled a discussion on a recommendation from the Parks Committee to change the name of the Airport Park Campground. Suggested changes from the Parks Com- mittee included the names Timber Park Campground, Riverside Park Camp- ground, and Nehalem River Camp- ground. Publisher and Managing Editor Scott Laird 503-367-0098 scott@vernoniasvoice.com Contributors Aaron Miller Michael Snow Mayor Appoints McNair to Cemetery Committee – Based on a recommen- dation from the Cemetery Committee, Mayor Mario Leonetti appointed Rebec- ca McNair to the Cemetery Committee. Photography Scott Laird City Administrator Report – City Administrator Josette Mitchell told the Council that the City of Vernonia was not selected for an Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation Local Govern- ment Grant which the City had applied for to develop Spencer Park. Mitchell told Council there has been interest from contractors in bidding on the Senior Center/Food Bank Project. The City will be accepting bids until July 31, 2018. Mitchell told the Council that Public Works employee Tyler Dougherty has accepted a position with the City of Cornelius. Dougherty’s last day will be July 6. Mitchell said the City has posted the job opening for Utility Worker I and will accept applications until July 30, 2018. Want to advertise? Have an article? Contact: scott@vernoniasvoice.com One year subscriptions (24 issues) $35 Vernonia’s Voice is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Vernonia’s Voice, LLC PO Box 55 Vernonia, OR 97064 503-367-0098 www.VernoniasVoice.com June 17-30, 2018 Reports Taken/Arrests • June 18, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Bridge St. • June 20, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Timber Rd. • June 20, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Timber Rd. • June 22, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Rose Ave. • June 25, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Nehalem HWY North • June 26, 2018 Informational Report taken • June 28, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Riverside Dr. • June 29, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Jefferson Ave. Citation/Other • June 21, 2018 Cited for Violation of the Basic Rule 83/55 mph near Lone Pine Rd. • June 25, 2018 Cited for Violation of the Basic Rule 68/55 mph and Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance • June 25, 2018 Cited for Violation of the Basic Rule 54/35 mph near Lone Pine Rd. • June 26, 2018 Cited for Driving While Suspended and Driving Uninsured near Lone Pine Rd. • June 26, 2018 Cited for Expired Registration Stickers and No Oregon Drivers License near Maple St. Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest, Report, or Citation. 06/17/2018 through 06/30/2018 VPD had 81 calls for service. 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Vernonia City Council Meetings and Closures City Council Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm: Monday, July 16, 2018 Monday, August 6, 2018 The Vernonia Transfer Station is scheduled to be open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday January - October 8:00 am - 2:00 pm City Closures are scheduled for: Noon on Friday, August 3, 2018 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree July 14 & 28 August 11 & 25 Dates and times are subject to change due to weather Dates and times subject to change Cedar Side Inn Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7 Taco Tuesday LIVE MUSIC • Specialty hamburgers • 8 Draft beers & mixed drinks • 5 Craft beers on tap • Pool tables & satelite TV • Free Wi-fi • Beer & Kegs to go Sun - Thurs 11 AM - Midnight • 733 Bridge St, Vernonia from opening until 9pm 3 hardshell or 1 softshell $4.25 Ladies’ Night Jamboree Weekend Fri & Sat, Aug 3 & 4 DDT band “BIKER FRIENDLY” Fri - Sat 11 AM - 2:30 AM • 503-429-9999 every Thursday 6pm-close • Free Pool • Free WiFi • Specialty Pizzas iheck our Facebook page for daily specials and upcoming events 756 Bridge Street, Vernonia 503-429-5841
