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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2006)
Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, July 6, 2006 Committee will look at potential for future of Vernonia Airport From page 1 Mayor Harrison set up a fact-finding committee to look at Vernonia Airport. She ap- pointed Steve Whiteman as chair with members Mike Sea- ger, Randall Henderson, Randy Parrow, and Keith Crim- mins. She said, “If there is any- one else who would like to come forward, I will be happy to speak with them.” An Airport Partnership Proposal by Tim Bero at the July 3 meeting was referred by Mayor Harrison to the fact-finding committee for review. Council unanimously agreed to have Harrison and Randy Parrow work towards a memo- randum of understanding with RARE to allow Ben Shumaker to come back to work for the City on the codification process. Council agreed to hold inter- im city administrator interviews July 5, with three applicants; M.R. “Dick” Kline, Aldie Howard and Jessica Jones. Mr. Kline is the only candidate with prior experience as a city adminis- trator, having held that position in both Cornelius and Ontario. The next regularly sched- uled City Council meeting will be July 17, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council picks Kline for interim leader Following interviews yester- day with three applicants for the temporary position of inter- im city administrator, Vernonia City Council agreed to offer a contract to M.R. “Dick” Kline, a retired administrator. The con- tract offer will be contingent upon the necessary back- ground checks. Learning Center nearly ready for use The Vernonia Community Learning Center (VCLC) has been a work in progress in this community for 10+ years. Rec- ognizing each community member who has been a part of this history is important. Michele Kunkel is looking for all and any names of people who have contributed to the process. The building is in the final days of construction. There will be a celebratory Mayor’s Ball with an Open House the follow- ing day, dates to be announced soon. Michele Kunkel is also the contact for development of the organizational governance. As the organizational coach, Michele intends to bring togeth- er an effective team with skill sets to steamline the organiza- tion and to take pleasure in the flourishing operations and events within this building. Or- Community Calendar VERNONIA Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Alcoholics Anonymous Saturdays 7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg. American Legion Post #119 2nd Thursday 627 Adams Avenue Arts & Crafts Society 2nd Thursday 2:00 p.m., City Library Booster Club 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m., VHS Library Boy Scout Troop 201 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m., Scout Cabin Boy Scout Troop 860 Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., LDS Church Cemetery Beautification Comm. 2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m., Leonetti’s Grill CERT 4th Wednesday For Info Call 503-429-6033 Chamber of Commerce 2nd Wednesday For Info Call 503-429-6081 Community Coalition 2nd Monday 12:30 p.m. School District Ofc. Cub Scout Pack 201 Scout Cabin For Info Call 503-429-8133 Friends of the Library 1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Vernonia Library Hands On Art Committee 1st & 3rd Thursdays 4:00 p.m., City Hall Izaak Walton League 3rd Thursday For location call 503-429-7193 Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Buckhorn Restaurant Nehalem Valley Car Club For Info Call 503-429-4074 Pioneer Museum For Info Call 503-429-3713 Preschool Story Hour Mondays 10:30 a.m., City Library Upper Nehalem C.P.A.C. 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Hall Venturing Crew 201 1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30 p.m., Buckhorn Restaurant Vernonia Cares Directors For Info call 503-429-1414 Vernonia City Council 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Community PTA 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., WGS Library Vernonia Grange 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m., Grange Hall Vernonia Health Center 2nd Monday 6:00 p.m., 510 Bridge St. Vernonia Learning Center 1st & Last Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Parks Committee 3rd Tuesday 6:30 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Planning Comm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Pride 3rd Thursday 1:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Ridge Riders Last Thursday 7:00 p.m., Senior Center Vernonia RFPD Board 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station Vernonia School Board 2nd Thursday 6:00 p.m., District Office Vernonia Sr. Center Board 2nd Friday 1:00 p.m., Senior Center Vernonia Transfer Station 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Behind VHS Vern. Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. 1st Thursday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station WOEC Directors 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., WOEC S M 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 ganizational team recruitment is happening now. Try out and get on the team. An informa- tional meeting will be held this Sunday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. This is an opportunity to bring your forte into a vital and satisfy- ing exchange with others inter- ested in this process. Contact Michele Kunkel (Coach K) with your questions and interest. Those who team up will part- ner with the Development of Operations Director to later oversee the Executive Director for the Board. Incorporating as a non-profit organization will be in the initial phase, with appli- cation for 501(c)(3) status to follow. The team will be in part- nership with Jesse Jones and Michele Kunkel regarding orga- nizational dynamics, program operations, and event coordi- nation, and with the VCLC Building Committee regarding JULY 2006 T W T F 5 12 19 26 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 6 13 20 27 S 1 8 15 22 29 S M 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 AUGUST 2006 T W T 2 3 1 9 10 8 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 the building, leading to compre- hensive governance in the sec- ond phase. Inquiries for teaching or class/program offerings should be directed to Jesse Jones. A publication for the learning center, “The CUE” is now avail- able. Contact Jesse Jones or Michele Kunkel at City Hall, 1001 Bridge St., Vernonia. Area homes may be without gas service for two or three days From page 1 pipelines will be safer and in- visible to passersby once they are underground. There will be brief traffic in- terruptions in the area and in- creased truck traffic. Some customers in the area may be without service for two or three days during the project. Those customers are being contacted directly by NW Natural. S 3 10 17 24 MIST-BIRKENFELD M-BRFPD Board Business Mtg. 2nd Tuesday M-BRFPD Board Workshop 4th Tuesday M-B Ambulance Drill 1st & 2nd Thursdays M-B Fire Drill 1st & 2nd Wednesdays M-B Helping Circle 2nd Monday M-B SAR Drill 3rd Wednesday M-B Volunteer Assoc. 1st Tuesday Natal Grange 2nd Wednesday T.O.P.S. Mondays Upr Nehalem Watershed Council For date call 429-2401 SEPTEMBER 2006 T W T F 1 5 6 4 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 M S 2 9 16 23 30 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:30 p.m., Natal Grange Hall 6:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station BANKS Alcoholics Anonymous Fridays 7:00 p.m., Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church American Legion Post #90 2nd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., Main Street Post Banks City Council 2nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m., City Hall Banks Fire District #13 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Station 13 Banks Planning Commission Last Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Hall Banks School Board 2nd Monday 7:30 p.m., Jr. High Library Banks Youth Group Sundays, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., UMC Youth Bldg. Chamber of Commerce 1st Thursday 12:30 p.m., Fire District Office CPO 14 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m., City Library Friends of the Library 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Library Lions Club 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m., Brown Derby Sunset Park Assoc. 3rd Wednesday 8:00 p.m., Gun Club T.O.P.S. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Administration Bldg. COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.) Board of Commissioners Wednesdays 10 a.m., Courthouse Citizens for Senior Justice 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Sunset Park Church Columbia Soil & Water District 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., NRCS , 2514 Sykes County Fair Board 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m., Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg. County Parks Commission 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m., 1054 Oregon St. Mental Health Advisory Comm. 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m., 2nd Floor, Courthouse Comm. on Children & Families 3rd Thursday 5:30 p.m. OSU Ext., 550 N. Hwy. 30 Local Alcohol & Drug Plann. Comm. 2nd Tuesday 3:00 p.m., 2nd Floor, Courthouse Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410 or by mail to The INDEPENDENT, 725 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.
