OCTOBER 2003 NEWSLETTER

BURNING REGULATIONS

The City Council recently adopted an ordinance prohibiting outdoor burning within Columbia City, with some exceptions. The ordinance, which will take effect on October 19, 2003, prohibits all outdoor burning in burn barrels, and prohibits all outdoor burning of garbage and rubbish. It also prohibits all outdoor burning of yard debris, except during specified biannual burn periods.

Yard debris may be burned outdoors during the following outdoor biannual burn periods:

• Beginning the first Saturday in April and ending the third Sunday in April; and

• Beginning the first Saturday in November and ending the third Sunday in November.

Columbia City residents do not need to obtain a burn permit from the Fire District to burn during the outdoor biannual burn periods, but they do still need to call the "Burn Line" at (503) 397-4800 each day to see if it is a burn day.

The next biannual burn period for yard debris materials will begin on November 1, 2003 and end on November 16, 2003. The following burning regulations will apply during the outdoor burn period:

1. Burning will be confined to daylight hours.

2. One person shall be in attendance at all times until the fire is out.

3. A garden hose, or a shovel and a 5-gallon bucket of water shall be present.

4. There shall be a minimum of at least 10 feet clearance around the burn site of all materials that could cause the fire to escape.

5. A firebreak shall be constructed around the burn site.

6. Yard and garden trimmings shall be cut and piled into piles no larger than 6 feet wide by 4 feet high.

7. All combustible material to be burned shall be dried to the extent practical to prevent emission of excessive smoke.

8. There shall be fifty feet minimum clearance between structures, trees or vehicles and the burn pile.

YARD DEBRIS DISPOSAL

Columbia City will also continue to host free yard debris disposal sites in November and May of each year. Details about the November disposal site dates and location will be included in the next newsletter.

WATER PROJECT UPDATE

The water reservoir construction work is nearly complete. The concrete roof has now been poured, and soon the reservoir will be filled and tested.

The offsite water line and storm drain work is currently underway. Storm drain was recently installed along Ninth Street, and waterline will be installed on Ninth and "I" Streets during the next few weeks.

We'd like to thank our residents living in close proximity to the construction work for their patience and understanding during this project.

COLUMBIA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

TRICK OR TREAT BAGS

The Columbia City Police Department has Trick or Treat bags available for young children at no charge. The bags are available at City Hall and may be picked up by parents and/or children.

COLUMBIA CITY COMMUNITY CLUB

Congratulations to Ann Jennings and Shari Ouillette who compiled the "Columbia City Days" book and did a remarkable job. However, the Columbia City Community Club was not dissolved in 1968. It is still in existence and meets at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Any woman who resides within the City limits is eligible and welcome to join. The dues have remained at $1.00 per year. If you are interested in joining, please contact Helen Sandstrom at 397-3710 or Dolores Heinz at 397-5533.

AUCTION ITEMS

Some of the items donated for the recent auction saw little bidding action during the Celebration. In order to sell these items, the City will accept sealed bids. All items may be examined at City hall during regular work hours. Proceeds go to the Community Library.

To bid on the remaining items, complete the following form and return it in a sealed envelope to City Hall. Envelopes containing bids must be clearly marked "SEALED BID" and delivered to City Hall at 1840 Second Street, or mailed to PO Box 189, Columbia City, OR 97018. Sealed bids must be received by City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2003.

Name:____________________________________

Address:__________________________________

Telephone number:_________________________

Bid: Item:

$_________ Hair cut at Magnum Opus, minimum bid $17.50

$_________ Hair cut at Magnum Opus, minimum bid $17.50

$_________ Large plush Snoopy from Bertucci's Chocolates, minimum bid $30.00

$_________ Framed garden picture from Richardson's, minimum bid $80.00

$_________ Cup and saucer, "Paragon," fine bone China, circa 1939 - 1949, donated by Kathleen Honeycutt, minimum bid $19.00

$_________ Relaxation basket donated by Boise Cascade, minimum bid $30.00

$_________ Reconnective healing from Belleza Day Spa, minimum bid $30.00

$_________ Bleaching starter kit and tray from Patients 1st Dentistry, minimum bid $150.00

$_________ Bleaching starter kit and tray from Patients 1st Dentistry, minimum bid $150.00

$_________ $50 gift certificate at Jillys, minimum bid $25.00

$_________ $60 towards a spay/neuter from Midway Veterinary Hospital, minimum bid $30.00

$_________ One hour tutoring at Columbia Learning Center, minimum bid $12.50

$_________ No membership initiation fee at Columbia City Sports and Recreation Center, minimum bid $15.00

$_________ Beauty gift pack from The Buzz, minimum bid $40.00

$_________ Book entitled "Every Other Weekend" from Lifeline Counseling & Training Center, minimum bid $5.00

$_________ Cap and large T-shirt from Therapeutic Associates, minimum bid $7.50

$_________ Pottery jardinier (vase) by Mary Walyer, minimum bid $30.00

$_________ Special limited edition Precious Moments figurine - "Give Ability a Chance," 1997, donated by Kathleen Honeycutt, minimum bid $9.00

COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to our summer readers who participated in our 1000 PAGE CHALLENGE:

Donovan Jacob 4303 pages

Annika Anderson 1511 pages

Bergen Anderson 1359 pages

Tommes Saatvedt 1313 pages

Dahnrae Duran 1145 pages

Austin Sandford 1119 pages

These great readers will each receive a $10 gift certificate to The St. Helens Bookshop. Every participant in the summer program will receive a certificate. Nearly 17,000 pages were logged in. Keep reading!

Join us for a BEDTIME STORY!

Monday, October 6^th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dress comfy and bring your teddy bear.

Did you know? In the school there is an elevator for handicap access to the library. Just call ahead and we’ll be happy to greet you. (503) 366-7588.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, October 20^th at 7:00 p.m.

Budget to be discussed.

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday & Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

THANK YOU

We'd like to extend a very special thank you to:

• Gloria Chinell, Laura Flynn, Dorothy Greyell, Nell Harrison, Phyllis Moss, Jane Munson, Helen Sandstrom and Amy West for helping with newsletters and utility bills in July.

• Sally Ann Marson provided flowers for City Hall.

• Bruce Oester shared his corn with City Hall.

• Sandy's Stables donated planting compost for Bundy Memorial Park.

TIPS TO AVOID IDENTITY THEFT

• The next time you order checks, have a different variation of your name printed on the checks instead of how you sign your checks. i.e., if you normally sign your checks with your first and last name, have your first initial and last name printed on the checks. If your checkbook is stolen, the thief will most likely sign with the initial and last name as they may not know your first name, but your bank's signature card will have something different.

• Have your work phone number printed on your checks instead of your home phone. Or better yet, don't include a phone number at all.

• Don't include any "extra" information on your checks such as your driver's license number or social security number. If identification is needed, it is much safer to present it at the time requested instead of having it readily available.

• When you are writing checks to pay your credit card accounts, do not include your complete account number on the memo line. Instead, just list the last four digits of your account. Otherwise, as your check is passing through the system, your full credit card number is out in the open.

• Photocopy or scan the contents of your wallet including the front and back. If your wallet is lost or stolen, you will have all of your account numbers and customer service numbers available if you need to cancel your cards. Be sure to keep this information in a safe place. It is also a good idea to have a photocopy of your passport as well.

If you encounter identity theft:

• File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where it was stolen. This proves to creditors that you were diligent and it is the first step toward an investigation.

• Call the three national credit-reporting agencies to immediately place a fraud alert on your name and social security number. This alert means that any company that checks your credit will know that you suspect or have experienced identity theft. The new creditor will need to contact you (at the number you provide) to verify that you have authorized the new credit. Also, contact the Social Security Administration and the Federal Trade Commission. Here are the numbers:

Equifax 1-800-525-6285

Experian (formerly TRW) 1-888-397-3742

TransUnion 1-800-680-7289

Social Security Administration (fraud line) 1-800-269-0271

Federal Trade Commission I.D. (theft hotline) 1-877-438-4338.

TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE

2003 COLUMBIA CITY CELEBRATION

We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made the 2003 Celebration possible for all of us to enjoy. The contributions made by these groups, businesses, individuals and volunteers were enormous!!! We raised nearly $7,000.00 during the Celebration! All proceeds are used to staff the Columbia City Community Library.

Stimson Lumber Company

Chevron

Coastal Chemical

Columbia Electric

Columbia Vet Clinic

Columbia Village

Richardson's

See Bee Glass

Shear Perfection

Weird Harold's

Sunset Equipment

Dahlgren's Builder's Supply

Kathleen Honeycutt

Tony's Shoes

St. Helens Veterinary Clinic

Therapeutic Associates

Absolutely You On 19th

Dr. Curnutt

Lifeline Counseling & Training Center

Flowers 4 U

Pufferbelly Toys

Ace Hardware

Patients 1st Dentistry

Eisenschmidt Pool

Liefeld's Jewelry, Inc.

Les Schwab Tire Center

Columbia Electric Feed & Seed

The Bike Shop

Northwest Apparel

St. Helens Dental Care

St. Helens Sew & Vac

Timberline

Vonnie's Dog House

Stan's Appliance Center

Boise Cascade

Fibers and Stiches

Mary Walyer

Chips

Bertucci's Chocolates

Hudson Garbage Service

KK Insulation

The Buzz

Wicker Wonder

Belleza Day Spa

Jungle Gym Fitness Center

St. Helens Academy of Martial Arts

The Hutch

End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Japanese Garden

Children's Museum

Oregon Zoo

Columbia City Sports & Recreation

Oregon Coast Aquarium

World Forestry Center

Portland Winter Hawks

Kozy Korner

Lam's Lucky Inn

Papa Murphy's

Sunshine Pizza

Two Brothers

Ichabod's

El Tapatio

Bing's

Domino's

Village Inn

St. Helens Cafe

Kuy's

Dari Delish

Jilly's

Kwik Mart

Grammy's Books

St. Helens Book Shop

Gloria's Garden

Oregon Trail Lanes

Blockbuster Video

76 Mobile One Stop

Red Apple Market

Rivertown Cleaners

St. Helens Septic

Columbia Learning Center

Meg's Corner

Comcast Cable

Fred Meyer

Murray, Smith and Associates

Oregon Meat Company

OMSI

St. Helens Auto Center Super Store

Samuel S. Johnson Foundation

West Oregon Wood Products

Pieper-Ramsdell Agency

Double Tee Concerts

Dr. G.W. Curnutt

Columbia City Mini Mart

Semlings

Wild Current

Ye Hair Parlor

Paulson Printing

Lawrence Oil

Morse Bros.

Melissa Gilbertson

Midway Vet Clinic

Eaton's

Magnum Opus

The Chronicle

The Spotlight

Leona Phelps

Betsy Johnson

Sally Ann Marson

Judy Green

Elsie Hovland

Peggy Artman

Rosalie Beebe

Cheryl Young

Charles Young

Shirley Mann

Cathy Lundberg

Shelly Sandford

Phyllis Rowley

Nell Harrison

Mary Ann Emerson

Louise Farm

Kris Davis

Karen Ladd

Betty Castro

Jo Detloff

Bea Stansberry

Brian Smith

Clinton J. Roberts

Jane Jack

Linda Dollis

POLICE REPORT

(July 24 - September 12, 2003)

07/24/03 Report of teenagers on the playground equipment at the school.

07/24/03 Report of kids jumping off the docks at Dixieline Lumber.

07/24/03 Complaint of construction workers working late near Fifth and Penn Streets.

07/24/03 Power line down near "I" and Second Streets.

07/24/03 Welfare check near the 3400 block of Sixth Street.

07/17/03 Responded to alarm at the Mini Mart.

07/26/03 Noise complaint from construction site near Fifth and Penn Streets.

07/26/03 Noise complaint from a loud party near Fifth and "A" Streets.

07/26/03 Suspicious person near Highway 30 and Chimes Crest.

07/26/03 Suspicious person near the 1800 block of Fourth Street.

07/28/03 Disabled vehicle at Highway 30 and Chimes Crest.

07/28/03 Vehicle impounded; driver suspended.

07/28/03 Run away child from day care; located.

07/29/03 Report of kids jumping from the docks at Dixieline Lumber.

07/29/03 Disabled vehicle near Highway 30 and "A" Street.

07/29/03 Motorist assist near the Trestle.

07/29/03 Burglary report near the 700 block of James Street.

07/30/03 Suspicious vehicle near the 3400 block of Park Street.

07/30/03 Garbage-related City ordinance violation near Fifth and "C" Streets.

07/30/03 Ordinance violation addressed near Sixth and " "C" Streets.

07/30/03 Traffic complaint. Kids pushing a car down the road near the 3600 block of Tahoma Street.

07/30/03 Abandoned vehicle tagged on Highway 30 at MP 32.

07/30/03 Construction site at Fifth and Penn Streets checked okay for ordinance violation.

07/30/03 Attempt to locate an intoxicated driver on Highway 30.

07/30/03 Complaint of a motor home parked in violation of City ordinance near the 2000 block of Eighth Court.

07/30/03 Motorist assist near Highway 30 and "I" Street.

07/31/03 Checked the docks at Dixieline Lumber. No one found.

07/31/03 Motor vehicle accident near The Strand and "F" Street.

07/31/03 New construction area checked okay for working late and noise.

08/01/03 Suspicious vehicle checked near Highway 30 and the Trestle.

08/01/03 Attempt to locate a Chevy Suburban involved in vandalism in the Rainier area.

08/02/03 Citizen assist near Highway 30 and "G" Street.

08/02/03 Noise complaint near the 1200 block of Second Street.

08/04/03 Parking complaint near the 1400 block of Second Street.

08/05/03 Multiple agency assist on Smith Road. Stolen car crashed and driver fled into the bushes.

08/05/03 Resident reports someone using his burn barrel without his permission.

08/06/03 Responded to car alarm in the 1800 block of Third Street.

08/06/03 Checked Dixieline Lumber yard for people jumping off docks.

08/06/03 Checked new construction area at Fifth and Penn Streets. No violations observed.

08/06/03 Hazard removed at Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

08/07/03 Welfare check in the 1700 block of Eighth Street. Phone was off the hook.

08/09/03 Suspicious person on the bike path near the end of Fourth Street.

08/11/03 Vehicle parking violation near Ninth and "K" Streets. Removed by owner.

08/12/03 Citizen assist near Highway 30 and "A" Street.

08/14/03 Noise complaint near Fifth and Penn Streets.

08/14/03 Checked docks at Dixieline.

08/14/03 Found a fax machine near Fifth Street and Skookum Court.

08/14/03 Suspicious person near Fifth Street and Skookum Court.

08/14/03 Suspicious vehicle checked okay in the1400 block of Fourth Street.

08/16/03 Suspicious vehicle checked okay at Pixie Park.

08/16/03 Assist fire department near the 2000 block of Fifth Street.

08/20/03 Animal complaint near Seventh and "I" Streets.

08/20/03 Animal complaint near and Sixth and "C" Streets.

08/20/03 Suspicious vehicle checked okay near the 1800 block of Ninth Street.

08/24/03 Suspicious people near Highway 30 and the Trestle.

08/24/03 Citizen assist. Transport to residence in the 600 block of "H" Street.

08/22/03 Suicidal subject at the Mini Mart.

08/26/03 Vandalism reported near the 200 block of "F" Street.

08/29/03 Animal complaint in the 1600 block of Second Street.

08/29/03 Traffic complaint in the 400 block of "A" Street.

08/29/03 Suspicious circumstances in the 2300 block of Sixth Street.

08/30/03 Suspicious vehicle checked okay at the Racquetball Club.

08/30/03 Suspicious circumstances. Shot fired at a residence in the 1500 block of Fourth Street. Found to be something dropped in the residence.

08/30/03 Assisted St. Helens police with a pursuit.

09/01/03 Female subject arrested on an outstanding warrant.

09/02/03 Parking complaint of 10 cars parked near The Strand and "I" Street.

09/03/03 Male subject arrested on an outstanding warrant.

09/04/03 Animal Ordinance violation. Citation issued near Sixth and "C" Streets.

09/04/03 Alarm at the Port of St. Helens building. Found secure.

09/04/03 Checked docks at Dixieline.

09/05/03 Vandalism (graffiti) found at the water station on "K" Street.

09/05/03 Four people issued citations for working and creating unreasonable noise beyond legal hours and in violation of City ordinance in the 400 block of Penn Street.

09/06/03 Citizen assist in the parking lot of the Mini Mart.

09/06/03 Barking dogs in the 200 block of Spinnaker Way.

09/07/03 Suspicious persons checked okay near the Mini Mart.

09/08/03 Ordinance violation near Sixth and "C" Streets.

09/10/03 Attempt to locate possible drunk driver.

09/11/03 Debris in the roadway removed near Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

09/12/03 Citizen complaint in the 1700 block of Second Street.

09/12/03 Animal complaint in the 1700 block of Eighth Street.

09/12/03 Citizen assist in the 3300 block of Sixth Street.

If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?

OCTOBER 2003

MEETING AND EVENT CALENDAR

October 2     7:30 p.m.     Regular City Council Meeting

October 6     7:30 p.m.     Municipal Court

October 11     9:00 a.m.     Bundy Memorial Park Work Party

October 14     7:00 p.m.     Planning Commission Meeting

October 16     7:30 p.m.     Regular City Council Meeting

October 21     5:00 p.m.     Special City Council Meeting

October 23     7:30 p.m.     Municipal Court

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