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The INDEPENDENT, January 1, 2009
Vernonia 2008 Year in Review
From page 2
Apr. 21 – Council holds improper executive
session, agrees to start hiring pro-
cess for City Administrator and
agrees to sell old City Hall (919
Bridge St.).
Apr. 25 – Vernonia Chamber sends letter to
City saying they won’t get involved
with telling businesses how to oper-
ate. Vernonia signs changed to
“Forks” for filming of “Twilight” movie.
May 6 – Oney’s Restaurant on Hwy. 26 burns
Johnson, effective today, then votes
down. City Hall starts new hours, not
to hire him; Howard returns to Plan-
opening to the public until 1 p.m. on
ning Consultant position. Council
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
votes not to extend VCLC Director
May 10 – Make Vernonia Shine (community
contract beyond June 30. Vernonia
clean-up) day.
2020 final report presented to City
May 24 – “Tired of Mucking Out” Community June 12 – 47J Board approves removal of
Party held at Vernonia Middle
Vernonia High School (VHS) east
School.
wing and gym repairs.Council.
June 2 – Mayor Sally Harrison announces
June 16 – City Councilor Shirlee Daughtry
new Interim City Administrator, Jim
Please see page 15
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