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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 5, 2002)
Attn: Leslie Larson UO Library-OMP 1299 University Of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1299 Voi. 17, No. 17 PRESORTED STANDARD U S. P o s ta g e Paid V e rn o nia, O R 97064 “Voice of the Upper Nehalem River Valley” September 5, 2002 School starts cutting more out of budget Budget issues dominated $482 million, of which $202 mil the Vernonia School District lion would come from the State Board of Directors meeting Au School Fund. This would mean gust 22, in both public and ex an additional statewide cut of ecutive sessions. After conven $302 per student.] On a brighter note, Funder- ing the public meeting, the burg said he had reached an in board recessed to resume an earlier executive session on a formal agreement with Superin tendent John Seeley of the possible staff reduction. Returning to the public meet Jewell School District, to divide ing, the board approved reduc the state school funds between ing administrative staff by one the two districts equitably. Funderburg also reported full-time position and directed the superintendent to restruc that he is working with staff to ture the administrative team. develop a complaint and griev (Subsequent to that decision, ance system for both staff and the position held by administra public concerns. In other business the board: tor Jane McClellan was elimi • Agreed to continue operat nated, with those duties to be assigned to other administra ing with board goals adopted several years ago. tors.) Art In the Park, a day-long activity sponsored by the Hands On Art Committee, was some • Reviewed the special Superintendent Mike Fun- times messy, always creative and lots of fun for children and adults who made musica derburg told the board that, meeting policy to bring it into instruments, created murals, learned flower arranging, made collages, practiced im since the end of the 2001 leg compliance with state law. provisational drama and were entertained by musicians during lunch. Hawkins Park was • Decided to hold future islative session, resources bud the center of activities tor tne event, more pnotos on page io. board meetings in the high geted for K-12 schools have been reduced by $198 million, school library, to allow addition al room for the public. nonia district. Resources still at • Directed district staff to an inch of rain fell in one hour, risk include Ballot Measure 19 bring all future grant applica A collaborative effort by the ming pools. 3. 10 cfs will trigger restric causing temporary flooding -$150 million statewide, or tions before the board for ap iity of Vernonia, Upper Ne- throughout downtown and in $230 per student in Vernonia- proval before submission, in or lalem Watershed Council, tion of all outside water use. 4. At 8 cfs or if the state de some residential areas. Some plus any additional cuts that der to keep the board informed >tate Watermaster, Oregon )epartment of Fish and Wildlife clares a drought emergency, a residents of upper Bridge may be required because of an of efforts to obtain outside rev tnd the Izaak Walton League maximum daily allotment of wa Street had water in their homes anticipated shortfall in the Sep enue. Editor’s Note: ias resulted in the adoption, by ter per resident would be insti because drainage ditches and tember revenue forecast. All estimates of funding per [Governor John Kitzhaber culverts were blocked or elimi he city council, of water curtail- tuted. student are based on the Aver Violations of measures 2, 3 nated by recent paving. The announced August 27 that the nent measures that can be in- projected shortfall had reached age Daily Membership(weight- and 4 would include penalties city will be fixing the problem. itituted in case of a drought. ed) or ADMw. Criteria for Based on instream water such as fines and/or discon ADMw include estimates of en ights and measurable stream nection of water service for se rollment, “weighted" with al low (cubic feet of stream flow rious violators. lowances for special education The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will host a The watershed council and )er second, or cfs) in Rock students, pregnant and parent memorial at Columbia View Park in St. Helens on September 3reek, the resolution has four the city have applied to the ing students, poverty, students 11,2002, at 12:15 p.m. Law enforcement, district fire person Oregon Watershed Enhance □w-flow levels of concern: in foster care and schools in re nel, national guard, Red Cross and VFW Posts from all over 1. 14 cfs will trigger a re ment Board for a grant to pur mote locations. For example, Columbia County will participate. quest for voluntary reduction in chase a stream flow gauge. At the estimated attendance in the The 45 minute memorial event will include a welcome by vater use, with a warning that this time, the only way to get an Vernonia School District for Columbia County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tony nandatory cutbacks will be re accurate measurement is to 2003 is 740 students but, after Hyde; a salute to the flag, musical tribute, and words of re quired if water usage is not re- have the watermaster bring adjustment by the weighting membrance by Columbia County Sheriff Phil Derby and Co Juced by 20 percent within 14 gauging equipment to Vernon formula, the district has an lumbia River Fire & Rescue Chief George Dunkel. ia. This was done in September Jays. ADMw of 967 students. The The Columbia County Court House will be closed from 2. 12 cfs will cause prohibi- 2001, when flow in Rock Creek same criteria are used to 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 11. ion of cetain uses, such as measured 12.5 cfs. weight student populations For more information, call Janet Wright at 503-397-1035 or Drought was not a consider vashlng cars, sidewalks or throughout the state. Debbie Rogers at 503-366-4066. jarking lots, and filling swim ation on August 5, when .75 of Water curtailment measures approved County plans Sept. 11 ceremony
