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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, October 7, 2004 Public hearing on Oklahoma Ave. and Spencer Park From page 1 Disappointing news for the council was that Vernonia placed 16th, of 44 applications, for grants from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, and only the first eight projects will be funded. The grant would have been used to purchase additional property at the mill site. The next round of grant approvals will be decided in November. On a positive note, ODOT approved a $350,000 grant for construction of a sidewalk and bike lane along Bridge Street from the museum to the green bridge. The City must provide $45,900. Work should be com- pleted by October 31, 2006. The purchase of property from the Catholic Church for Spencer Park use should be closing shortly after October 4. A Community Development Block Grant for the Learning Center was turned down after the city was given verbal ap- proval. The City will re-apply. October 4 public hear- ing and meeting A public hearing was held October 4, before the regular council meeting, on vacating Oklahoma Ave. The staff re- port, presented by City Planner and Attorney Julie Steffen, said the property is needed for bath- rooms at Spencer Park, without disturbing two full size baseball diamonds. Several people spoke in fa- vor of the change, most of them because they are softball or soccer enthusiasts who want the Spencer Park sports com- plex to be fully developed. Opposition to the vacation came from property owners who do not oppose the park de- velopment, but object to the street closure. Attorney Jim Lu- cas represented the concerns of Don and Deloris Webb who want to be sure they have ade- quate access roads for future development of property within the Urban growth boundary. The Webbs and the City agreed to discuss alternatives that would allow a satisfactory solution. The hearing was held open for 14 days to allow re- ceipt of additional information. During the regular meeting, the council approved police de- partment participation in an in- tergovernmental agreement for creation and operation of the Columbia Major Crime Team. This will allow interagency co- operation during investigations of major crimes. Police Chief Workman re- ported that he won a police car from St. Helens in a raffle. Be- tween this car and one donated earlier by the City of Lake Os- wego, Vernonia has obtained two cars recently for the cost of changing lights and signage. Four special meetings are scheduled this month: • October 18 – Urban Re- newal District at 7:00 p.m. • October 20 – Airport ordi- nance at 7:00 p.m. • October 21 – Bridge Street Alley Plan at 7:00 p.m. • October 28 – Candidate’s Forum at 7:00 p.m. Graduation site From page 1 Board chair Jim Krahn initi- ated discussion about the high school graduation ceremony because, he said, he felt that last year’s outdoor ceremony lacked the formality that the oc- casion deserved. After intro- ducing the idea of renting a larger space in Forest Grove, as an example, Krahn asked Rombach for her input. Rombach said that the topic has been discussed in leader- ship for the last several years. She explained that the deci- sion to move the ceremony outdoors was made primarily because students wanted to in- vite many family members to graduation. Students also strongly indicated that they want the ceremony at Vernonia High School. Scholl was directed to form a See page 19 Professional Directory VERNONIA REALTY & INSURANCE CENTER Carol Ostrander, Real Estate Broker Graduate Real Estate Institute • 25 Years Experience (503) 429-6115 MOBILE (503) 789-0107 O FC : 503-429-6203 C ELL : 503-784-9837 R ES .: 503-429-6425 1224 E. Alder Street Vernonia OR 97064 E-mail: c & b @ agalis.net 953 B RIDGE S T . / P.O. B OX 248 • V ERNONIA , OR Jim L. Lucas, Lawyer Assisted Living & Enhanced Care Communities in Forest Grove Sherry Ward Assisted Living Luan Lanter Enhanced Care 2112 Oak Street 3334 22nd Avenue 503-359-1002 503-357-9780 Ken & Helen Bateman, Agents Your Local, Independent Insurance Agents Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health P.O. Box 248 953 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 503-429-6203 • Serving Children & Adults • New Patients Welcome • Prompt Emergency Care • Preventative and Cosmetic Dentistry • Insurance & Payment Options • 5% Senior and Cash Courtesy Discount • invisalign® Clear Braces SAVE Phone (503) 324-0114 The Grove & The Gardens Vernonia Realty & Insurance Center TenderCare Dental Center Family Law, General Practice 630 S. Main Street / P.O. Box 699 Banks, Oregon 97106 INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS $ 50.00 Bring this ad to our office and we will take $50 off your first visit. NEW PATIENTS ONLY. $50.00 max. discount per person. Please mention ad Andrew Thompson, DMD 10395 NW Glencoe Rd., Ste 100 • North Plains, OR 97133 Monday thru Friday 8 AM - 5 (503) 647-0055 You can have The INDEPENDENT delivered to your mailbox for just $15 per year! Call 503-429-9410 to place your subscription!
