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Lawyer in the
Law Library:
Employment Law
A workshop entitled EMPLOYMENT
LAW will be held on Wednesday, December
12 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Columbia County
Law Library, which is located at 270 S. First St.
in St. Helens. The workshop will be the 25 th in
the series of Lawyer in the Law Library work-
shops that are sponsored by the law library.
The speaker for the workshop will be
Krista Le Roux, an Oregon attorney that spe-
cializes in employment issues. She will ad-
dress a variety of employment issues, including
wage theft and independent contractor issues.
The workshop is FREE and OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC. No registration is required.
Your attendance and questions will be wel-
come.
For more information, please con-
tact Columbia County Law Librarian
Pam Davis at (503) 396-5344 or da-
vis12000@aol.com.
Auction Notice
Storage Too
58645 Nehalem Hwy. S.
Vernonia, Oregon 97064
503-429-7867
CC25 - 10 x 20 - Courtney Dempsey
E23 - 10 x 10 - Courtney Dempsey
Auction will be held
Noon, Tuesday
January 8, 2019
Please call prior to auction
Cash or certified check only
County’s Attorney Earns Award
Columbia County Counsel Sarah Hanson was honored as
the recipient of the 2018 Laurence R. Kressel Memorial Award at
the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) annual conference in Eu-
gene in mid-November.
The award is given by the Oregon County Counsels Asso-
ciation (OCCA) to a county council or assistant counsel who “exem-
plifies the thoughtful, courageous, humorous and oft times irreverent
approach to the practice of county law mastered by Larry Kressel.
Kressel was one of the first attorneys to serve in Multnomah
County, who would get involved in many areas, taught at Portland
State’s Graduate School, and was appointed to the Oregon Land Use
Board of Appeals. According to Wayne Belmont, Counsel for Lin-
coln County, “Larry knew how to bring fun and humor into his work
and to share it with everyone, but was always highly professional.”
Hansen is the 23 rd person to receive the award. She was
chosen because of her involvement with the organization. She has
served on several committees and as the president, all the while be-
ing an active part of the association, helping other county counsels,
writing amicus briefs, and volunteering her time.
Hansen provides civil legal services, representation, and
advice to the Columbia County government. She joined Columbia
County in 2000, and was named County Counsel in 2007.
Vernonia City
Council Meetings
and Closures
City Council Meetings
are scheduled for 7:00 pm:
Monday, December 17, 2018
Monday, January 7, 2019
City Closures are scheduled for:
Noon, Monday, December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Christmas Day
Noon, Monday, December 31, 2018
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
New Year’s Day
Dates and times subject to change
HOW TO SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Vernonia, OR 97064.
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
Upcoming
Events
Ugly Sweater Run - Saturday, December 8,
9:00 am at Anderson Park. 5K Run/Walk.
Register at runsignup.com.
Christmas in Vernonia - Saturday, December
8, see info on pages 9-11. Pancake breakfast
with Santa, Dickens Carolers, story times,
lighted parade, photos with Santa, and
more.
Vernonia Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Remix - Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm at the
Vernonia Schools Commons. Admission by
donation.
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
The Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Board of Directors will
meet for their regular board meeting Tuesday,
December 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Main
Station, 12525 Highway 202, Mist, OR.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the Vernonia School District
File No. CUP 18-01
When: January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Where: Council Chambers, City of Vernonia, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR
Why: To consider a request by the Vernonia School District to expand the
existing facility with an addition of 5,754 square feet and to construct a metal
shop.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning Commission, will conduct
a public hearing regarding File No. CUP 18-01, on a request for the construction
of a two-story, four-classroom addition measuring 5,754 square foot and a 2,080
square foot metal shop.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Vernonia Planning
Commission on Thursday, January 3, 2019, in the Council Chambers of
Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR at or after 7:00 pm, at
which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Conditional Use Permit
will be heard.
A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before
the hearing and may be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue in
a hearing, in person or by letter or failure to provide statements or evidence
sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue
precludes appeal to the State Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue.
Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before
the hearing.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an
interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons
with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing to
Stephanie Borst at 503-429-5291 ext. 105, TTY 1- 800-735-2900 or at City Hall,
1001 Bride Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.
The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Columbia Humane Society
Purr-fect Pals Featured Dog
Ava was an owner surrender to the
shelter, after a nice family found her
dumped in a box with her kittens at
the end of their driveway. This
friendly girl would very much like to
be the only cat in the household. She
is very verbal in the cattery and likes
to talk to us all day long about
anything and everything she can think of. She is probably about 2 years old, is very
healthy, and some family is going to love her and her wonderful personality. If you
are interested in meeting Ava, please don't hesitate to call or email.
Marley has been waiting a long time for her forever family. This girl is
patient and loving, she loves to play ball, walks well on a leash, and
has a great obedience foundation. Marley is not going to do well in a
home where she will be exposed to a ton of dogs. She can be dog
reactive out of fear, but we feel that with some counter conditioning
she will eventually be able to overcome those fears. Ideally we would
like to find a home for Marley that is not in the city, as she would do
better with a large fenced area where her prospects of having to deal
with other dogs could be lessened. We think she will do well in a home
without cats. If you think that you can give Marley a great home
please don't hesitate to call or email.
At CHS the health and welfare of the animals in our care is our number one priority. We are dedicated to helping our adoptive families find that one perfect fit that will
complete their family. Please email or call so that we can talk to you about your needs and wants in a new family member prior to just arriving at the kennels.
2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
Phone: 503-397-4353
E-mail: info@columbiahumane.org
Web: www.columbiahumane.org