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The INDEPENDENT, June 21, 2007
The Columbia County Cul-
tural Coalition (CCCC) has an-
nounced that grant applications
are now available for projects
that address priorities identified
in the Columbia County Cultur-
al Plan adopted in 2006.
The CCCC and its Grants
Committee includes volunteers
from Clatskanie, Rainier, Scap-
poose, St. Helens and Vernon-
ia. CCCC’s mission is to en-
courage projects and activities
in the arts, local heritage and
the humanities. Priorities in the
Cultural Plan are the protection
of existing cultural assets, help-
ing young people experience a
variety of cultural venues, and
increasing access to and par-
ticipation in cultural events.
The CCCC awarded a total
of $9,800 in grant funds to Co-
lumbia County cultural organi-
VPD Chief, council, mayor reports
From page 1
Mathew Workman, Chief of
Police, told council that
Sergeant Mike Kay has now
completed his supervisory
training.
Councilor Shirlee Daughtry
said she was happy with the
way the KUPL concert went,
that there were about 400 fish-
ers and 37 boats. She went on
to say it was a good event and
everyone enjoyed it.
Councilor Brett Costley said
he wanted to thank everyone
who worked on the KUPL
event and reported that he
caught his first ‘keeper’ stur-
geon out of the Columbia River
last week.
Harrison also complimented
all the volunteers who worked
on the KUPL event, specifically
mentioning Kate Conley, Brett
Costley and Mike Kay.
The next council meeting will
be held July 2, starting at 7:00
p.m., at City Hall.
zations in 2005 and 2006 with
funds allocated by the Oregon
Cultural Trust (OCT). Estab-
lished in 2001, the OCT is a
public/private partnership that
makes annuals grants.
Grants will range from $200
to $1500; Columbia County’s
2007 allocation from OCT will
be determined in early July. Ap-
plicants must provide matching
resources (in-kind or cash) and
be either a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization, or working with
one. The Columbia County Cul-
tural Plan and grant applica-
tions are available on the coun-
ty website, www.co.columbia.
or.us; use the Links tab to
reach the CCCC. Applications
must be postmarked by July
16, 2007, for projects that will
be completed between Sep-
tember 2007 and August 2008.
For more information, call
Janet Wright at 503-397-1035
or email to wrightj@co.colum
bia.or.us.
Community Calendar
VERNONIA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays & Thursdays
6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
American Legion Post #119
2nd Thursday
7:00 p.m., 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
6:30 p.m., City Hall
CERT
4th Wednesday
For Info Call 503-429-3018
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 503-429-4250
Friends of the Library
1st Tuesday
7:00 p.m., Vernonia Library
Girl Scouts, Neighborhood 4-2
For Info Call 503-819-0143
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
Municipal Airport Committee
4th Thursday
7:00 p.m., City Hall
Narcotics Anonymous
Saturdays
7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg.
Pioneer Museum
For Info Call 503-429-3713
Public Works Committee
4th Tuesday
7:00 p.m., City Hall
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 Wednesday
7:00 p.m., VLC
Vernonia Parks Committee
3rd Wednesday
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
Applications being accepted for
electrical apprentice programs
Applications are being ac-
cepted from July 9-14, and July
16-21 for the Inside Electrician
Program and the Limited Ener-
gy Technician Program through
the
NECA-IBEW Electrical
Training Center. The applica-
tion hours are 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thurs-
day evening hours open at 5:00
p.m. and Saturday July 14 and
21 hours are from 9:00 to 11:00
a.m. The location is the Train-
ing Center at 16021 NE Airport
Way, Portland.
Inside Electrician work in-
cludes wiring of residences,
duplexes, and small apartment
buildings, public buildings, in-
dustrial buildings, and sound,
data transmission, telephone,
fire alarm and other wiring jobs.
Limited Energy Technician
work includes preparation, lay-
out from prints, installation and
repair of low energy systems,
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such as communications,
alarms and intercoms.
If accepted into the appren-
tice programs, apprentices are
assigned to an electrical con-
tractor for a minimum of 8,000
hours, plus 8-10 terms of
school.
Check the website at
www.nietc.org for possible date
or time changes. For more in-
formation, call 503-262-9991.
Cycle Oregon info
From page 1
tinues to Fisher Road (less
than 1 mile from U.S. 26), then
up to the Buxton Trailhead be-
fore heading back to Vernonia.
There also will be a climbing
option during the day’s ride,
which takes motorists off High-
way 47 at McDonald Road, to
Pebble Creek Road, Mist Drive
and Bridge Street to Vernonia.
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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
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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
7:30 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.