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city news august2 2018 5 Art Show/Market on August 25 Artists and Crafters: Vernonia Hands On Art in conjunction with the Open Air Market will be sponsoring an art show/market Saturday, August 25. Location will be the current market site where the old health center used to be. Chop Chop Chicken Sundae will also be there! Cost will be $5.00 per vendor/ artist. If you might be interested, message Erika Paleck on Facebook or send her an email: epaleck@gmail.com. Thanks and spread the word. WATER CURTAILMENT MEASURES MANDATORY REDUCTION IN WATER USE To all Vernonia Water Utility Customers Due to low stream flow on Rock Creek at 12 cubic feet per second (cfs) or less, the City of Vernonia has declared a “Level 2 concern” to avoid depleting the city’s water supply to the extent that it would be insufficient for human consumption, sanitation, fire protection and aquatic life protection. Mandatory Reduction of Nonessential Residential Water Use: The following residential water uses are hereby determined to be nonessential: A. Regulation of Sprinkling and Watering; No person or customer shall sprinkle, water, or irrigate and shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers, or any other vegetation, except as follows: 1. Such irrigation, sprinkling, and watering shall be permitted by residents West of State Avenue on even-numbered days of the calendar. 2. Such irrigation, sprinkling, and watering shall be permitted by residents East of State Avenue on odd-numbered days of the calendar. B. The use of water to wash any motorbike, motor vehicle, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle, except at a commercial fixed washing facility. C. The use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or other hard-surfaced area, or building or structure. D. The use of water to fill, refill or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or Jacuzzi pools except for neighborhood fire control, where the pools have recycling water systems and evaporative covers, or where the use of the pool is required by a medical doctor’s prescription. E. The use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support fish life. Mandatory Reduction of Nonessential Commercial or Industrial Use: The following commercial or industrial water uses are hereby determined to be nonessential: A. The use of water to serve a customer in a restaurant unless requested by the customer. B. The use of water for scenic and recreational ponds and lakes, except for the minimum amount required to support fish life. C. The use of water from hydrants for construction purposes, fire drills, or any purpose other than fire-fighting. D. The use of water by a golf course to irrigate any portion of its grounds except those areas designed at tees and greens. E. The use of water for dust control. What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Friends of the Library Jamboree Book Sale 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Friday, August 3, 12 pm - 7 pm; Saturday, August 4, 9 am - 5 pm Book Sale at the Vernonia Grange. $1 paperback, $2 hardback. 50/50 raffle, $1 per entry. Proceeds benefit library programs and services. Book Discussion Group Summer Reading Party Every Wednesday through August 22. Snack served at 10:45 am followed by stories and a craft at 11:00 am. For families with young children. Older siblings welcome. Saturday, August 11, 2 pm Crafts, activities, ice cream, and a last chance to enter the Summer Reading prize drawing. Lego Stop Motion Animation Workshop Tuesdays, August 14 and August 21 Registration required at the Library. Must call or come to the Library to register. For children entering 3 rd grade in the fall and up. Two part workshop with an animation expert. Sponsored by the Columbia County Cultural Coalition. Ongoing Programs Writer’s Group No meeting in August, next meeting Thursday, September 20 Monday, August 27, 5:30 pm Discussion selection for August TBA Storytime Family Summer Storytime Library Closures Closed Saturday, August 4 of Jamboree Weekend. The Book Sale will be held at the Vernonia Grange Closed Monday, September 3 for Labor Day 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 Thank you for your support in conserving our water supply during this critical weather emergency. Vernonia Police Blotter July 17-30, 2018 Reports Taken/Arrests • July 17, 2018 Report of Criminal Mischief I near Missouri Avenue • July 17, 2018 Arrest on a Warrant near Nehalem HWY South • July 26, 2018 Report of Theft II near East Bridge Street • July 28, 2018 Report of Theft III near Madison Avenue Citations/Other • July 20, 2018 Cited for Violation of the Basic Rule 79/55 mph near Nehalem HWY South • July 22, 2018 Cited for Violation of the Posted Speed 37/20 mph near Rose Avenue Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest, Report, or Citation. 07/16/2018 through 07/30/2018 VPD had 87 calls for service. Summer is here! Green Mountain Grills & Pellets in stock! Water Toys • Lawn Chairs Camping Supplies • Coolers Batteries • Sporting Goods Family owned & operated for over 45 years 834 Bridge St., Vernonia (503) 429-6364 TOO BUSY? 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