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4 community bulletin board april4 2019 Wauna Credit Union Receives Diamond Award Recognized for Outstanding Marketing, Business Development Achievements Wauna Credit Union (WCU) based in Clatskanie, was recently hon- ored with a Credit Union National As- sociation (CUNA) Diamond Award, which recognizes outstanding market- ing and business development achieve- ments in the credit union industry. The award was presented by the CUNA Marketing & Business De- velopment Council, a national network comprised of over 1,300 credit union marketing and business development professionals. Awards are given in each of 36 categories ranging from advertis- ing to community events and beyond. WCU has branches located in Vernonia, Clatskanie, St. Helens, Scap- poose, Astoria, and Warrenton, Oregon. “It was such an honor to have WCU recognized by our industry peers for a ‘member’ focused video produc- tion,” said Debi Smiley, Chief Market- ing Officer at WCU. “I am so proud to be involved with a financial marketing community that exists to support one another and has such a passion to serve our members and communities.” WCU won for its entry en- titled, “Fisherman Poet,” a short vid- eo portraying WCU member Dave Densmore, an Astorian commer- cial fisherman and poet. The video may be viewed on WCU’s YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LvDFnpUIwbQ. “The hard work displayed by these credit unions always leaves us feeling inspired and passionate about what we do,” said Amy McGraw, Chair of the CUNA Marketing & Busi- ness Development Council’s Diamond Awards Committee and VP Marketing, Tropical Financial CU. “Receiving this award further highlights the dedication they have for our movement and their members.” Award winners were recog- nized at the council’s 26 th annual con- ference held March 20-23 in Las Vegas. For more information on the Diamond Awards or to view the entire list of win- ners, go to http://www.cunacouncils. org/events-recognition/mbd-awards. Columbia County Cultural Coalition Grant Recipients 2019 The 2019 grant season of the Columbia County Cultural Coalition (CCCC) was extremely competitive. Congratulations to the fol- lowing non-profit organizations and projects: Columbia Arts Guild for its Adventures and Arts Show; Clatskanie Senior Citizens for Castle Capital Im- provements; St. Helens Public Library for Columbia County Reads 2019; Co- lumbia Art Guild for Flagship Colum- bia County; Scappoose Public Library District for Concerts in Heritage Park; Columbia Chorale of Oregon (River City Singers) for its spring Masterworks concerts; Vernonia Pioneer Museum Association for its Mulay Saw Restora- tion Project; Public Health Foundation of Columbia County for Rainier “Pic- ture of Health;” Friends of the Verno- nia Library for the Vernonia Newspaper Project—Phase 2. Approved by the Oregon Cul- tural Trust in 2006, the CCCC makes grants to promote heritage, arts, and hu- manities in Columbia County. To find out more about the CCCC and its mis- sion, please contact Chairman Darrel Whipple via dwhipple@opusnet.com. Auction Notice Storage Too Upper Nehalem Watershed Council 58645 Nehalem Hwy. S. Vernonia, Oregon 97064 Annual Meeting 503-429-7867 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 D6 - 10 x 10 - Marilyn Atkins CC28 - 10 x 20 - Jacob Meeker at the UNWC office, 1201 Texas Avenue For more info call (503) 396-2046 or email maggie@nehalem.org Auction will be held Noon, Friday May 3, 2019 The Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Board of Directors will meet for their regular board meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Main Station, 12525 Highway 202, Mist, OR. Please call prior to auction Cash or certified check only 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 Caring for Your Large Pond (and the Wildlife That Use It!) Workshop - Saturday, April 6, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm at the Sauvie Island Grange. $30 registration wmswcd.org/ event/caring-for-your-large-pond/, scholarships available. Contact pondworkshops@gmail.com Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Stewarding Our Public Lands, a free conversation with Mariah Acton - Thursday, April 11, 6:30 pm at the Vernonia Public Library, 701 Weed Ave. This program is hosted by the Vernonia Public Library and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Vernonia Clean-Up Day - Saturday, April 13, locations include Vernonia Library, Dewey Pool, Spencer Park. FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Saturday, April 13, 8:00 am - noon at 377 Bridge St. See page 10 for details. Call Kathy (503) 397- 7259 for more information. Native Plant Sale - Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm behind Scappoose High School. http://www. scappoosebay-wc.org/ Community Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am sharp at Hawkins Park Natal Grange Community Flea Market - Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Sunday, April 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 67528 Nehalem Hwy N. Contact: Mary Lou Busch (503) 755-2737. OSU Extension Service Master Gardener’s Spring Fair and Tomato Plant Sale - Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at St. Helen’s High School P.E.O. Annual Spring Tea - Saturday, April 27, 1:00 pm at the Cabin in Vernonia. Tickets available at R&S Market. Adults $10, 12 and under $5. Vernonia Community Garden Fair & Plant Sale - Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Vernonia Schools Commons. Contact Penny Costley (503) 804-0424 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 Request for Proposals For Vernonia School District (4) Classroom Addition Please go to the (Oregon Procurement Information Network http://orpin.oregon.gov) for complete documentation and requirements. Notice Summary VERNONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47J is distributing a request for proposals (RFP) for construction of a new steel-framed two-story school building (II-B. Fully Sprinklered) that houses four (4) classrooms and is approximately 5,754 sf. The project is the construction of a (4) Classroom Addition: - Construction of a new approximately 5,754 sf steel framed two story school building. - The building is primarily slab-on-grade, matching the existing facility. - The site location for the addition is relatively flat. - Other components described in the contract documents. The new addition will be an extension to the existing Vernonia Schools building, the site is constrained, and construction activities will need to be performed to minimize disturbance to the existing facility. The delivery method for this project will be based on Design, Bid, Build program. Direct all inquiries to: Steve Kragrud – Project Manager Vernonia School District Two Centerpointe Drive, Suite 250 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 steve.kragrud@cbre.com Phone: 503 341-9978