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VHS Plans
Graduation Ceremony
The Vernonia School District is planning a graduation ceremony for
Vernonia High School seniors on Friday, May 29 at 7:00 pm. This will be a
ticketed event, held outdoors in the parking lots and stadium, and is designed to
honor graduates and their
families while adhering to
physical distancing rules.
Grads will each be called
from the parking lot to walk
to the stadium in cap and
gown with up to two family
members and receive their
diplomas. The ceremony
will be followed by a vehicle
procession through town.
NOTICE OF POSITIONS OPEN
CITY OF VERNONIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the General Election will be
held on the 3 rd day of November 2020, at which time the
legal voters of the City of Vernonia will be entitled to vote for
candidates to certain city offices.
OFFICES OPEN FOR ELECTION:
◦ VERNONIA MAYOR TWO YEAR TERM
◦ VERNONIA COUNCIL MEMBER FOUR YEAR TERM
◦ VERNONIA COUNCIL MEMBER FOUR YEAR TERM
Election packets will be available May 27, 2020 at the office
of the City Recorder, 1001 Bridge St., Vernonia, OR 97064.
Nominating petitions can be filed no sooner than June 1, 2020,
and filed no later than Friday, August 21, 2020, by 4:00 p.m.
with the City Recorder. For more information call Stephanie
Borst, City Recorder at 503-429-5291 ext. 105.
The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer.
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tracers. The County’s Public Health De-
Publisher and Managing Editor
Scott Laird
partment has 8 staff members who are
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trained for contact tracing. The County
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will be prepared to contact trace 95% of
all new cases within 24 hours by hiring
Contributors
additional staff and/or contracting for
Chip Bubl
services, in addition to utilizing trained
Rob Davis
Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.
Tobie Finzel
English is the primary language of 96%
of the County’s population. County staff
Sarah Gilman
will use Language Line interpreter ser-
Superintendent Aaron Miller
vices to communicate with non-English
speakers.
The Columbia Pacific Coor-
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dinated Care Organization has agreed
Scott Laird
to provide hotel rooms for Columbia
Jenn Rau
County residents who cannot self-iso-
late or self-quarantine.
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Columbia County has sufficient
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PPE for first responders
Contact:
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Additionally, there are general
guidelines for Phase I reopening:
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of severe complications due to age or
underlying medical condition
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• If you become symptomatic (cough,
on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday
fever, breathing difficulties) self-isolate
of each month.
and seek medical attention if necessary
• Practice good hand hygiene with
frequent handwashing, or use of hand
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• Practice physical distancing of at least
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6 feet between you and people who do
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not live with you
• Use face coverings in public
• Stay close to home. Avoid overnight
trips and minimize non-essential travel, includ-
ing recreational day trips to destinations outside
the community where you live. Travel only the
distance required to obtain essential services.
Police Blotter May 1-18, 2020
Reports Taken/Arrests
•May8,2020ReporttakenTheftof
ServicesnearBridgeStreet
•May8,2020InformationalReporttaken
•May8,2020ArrestforDrivingUnder
theInfluenceandHarassmentnearNorth
MistDrive
•May8,2020ArrestforProbation
ViolationnearHwy47North
•May15,2020ReportofAggravated
HarassmentnearCougarStreet
•May16,2020Reportofarrestfor
PossessionofMethamphetamine,
UnlawfulPossessionofaFirearm,and
TheftIIInearBridgeStreet
The Transfer Station
is scheduled to be
open on the
2 nd and 4 th Saturday
January - October
May 23
June 13 & 27
Dates are subject to change
Currently not accepting
oversized items
(mattresses, couches, etc.)
and limiting the number of
vehicles in the yard at one time.
Citation/ Other
• May5,2020CitedforDrivingWhile
SuspendednearTexasAvenue
• May8,2020CitedforNoDriver’s
LicensenearMadisonAvenue
• May9,2020CitedforCausing
UnreasonableNoisewithaVehiclenear
BridgeStreet
Vernonia Police Department responds
to calls that do not always end in
Arrest, Report, or Citation. 05/01/2020
through 05/18/2020 VPD had 92 calls
for service.
Vernonia City
Council Meetings
and Closures
Please check the City’s website
for details on upcoming
City Council Meetings
scheduled for 7:00 pm:
Monday, June 1, 2020
Monday, June 15, 2020
www.vernonia-or.gov
City Closures are scheduled for:
Monday, May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Holiday
Dates and times subject to change
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS OPEN FOR THE
FOLLOWING CITY COMMITTEES:
Volunteers are needed to serve on various City Committees. Participating on a City
Committee is a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to learn and share
your skills. It also enables volunteers to become involved in their local government.
VERNONIA PLANNING
COMMISSION
The Planning Commission shall
control the subdivision of and may make
recommendations to the City Council, to the
public officials, and to individuals regarding
land use; location of thoroughfares, public
buildings, parks and other public facilities;
and, regarding any other matter relating to
the planning and development of the City and
the surrounding area. The commission may
authorize and supervise studies, hold hearings,
and prepare reports and recommendations on
its own initiative or at the request of the City
Council
Meeting Day and Time: 1 st and 3 rd Thursday
of the month at 7:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Open Positions: 1 vacant seat for an in-
town or out of town resident
AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Meeting Day and Time: 4 th Tuesday of the
month, As Available
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Open Positions: 3 vacant seats for in-town
residents
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Meeting Day and Time: 2 nd Thursday of
every month at 7:00 pm
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Open Positions: 2 vacant seats for in-
town residents
PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Day and Time: 4 th Wednesday of
every month at 6:30 pm
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Open Positions: 2 vacant seats for in-
town residents
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Day and Time: 2 nd Thursday of
every month at 6:00 pm
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Open Positions: 1 vacant seat which may
be from outside city limits & 2 vacant seats
for in-town residents
MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT
AND QUALIFICATIONS
General duties and responsibilities of
committees include:
*Act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council.
*Promote the general welfare and economic
benefit of the city and its citizens.
*Participate in studies, and prepare reports
and recommendations on their own or at the
request of the City Council
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an application for
Appointment (www.vernonia-or.gov) and
return to City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street,
Vernonia OR 97064, Fax to 502-429-4232
or email to sborst@vernonia-or.gov. Any
questions please call the City Recorder at
503-429-5291 ext. 105.
