BICYCLE HELMETS AVAILABLE

Thanks to a generous donation by the Columbia County Chapter of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the Columbia City Police Department has bicycle helmets available to young riders in need of a helmet. The helmets are free of charge to those that cannot afford to purchase their own helmet, and donations are always appreciated. To qualify for a free helmet, children must reside within Columbia City. Bring your child by City Hall to be fitted for a free helmet, or contact City Hall by calling (503) 397-4010 to obtain additional information. The Columbia City Police Department would like to remind young riders that State law requires persons under the age of 16 to wear protective headgear when operating or riding a bicycle.

Is your house in need of repairs? Low-income homeowners may be eligible for no-interest, deferred payment loans! The funds may be used to complete the following housing rehabilitation projects:

• Update electrical, plumbing or sewer

• Replace or update heat source

• Replace roof, doors, windows

• Structural repairs

• Foundation repairs

• Energy saving measures

In order to qualify, you must be a homeowner, meet income and property guidelines, and live in the dwelling to be repaired. Loan funds are limited! Please contact the Community Action Team, Inc., at (503) 397-1675 for additional information and/or loan applications.

New books for the new year!

Come in and check them out!

Library hours:

Monday and Wednesday

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Library will be closed on

Monday, January 19.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 20 - 7:00 p.m.

For a listing of the Library's best sellers go to

The City recently obtained a $500.00 grant under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program. These funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Police Department. This is the fifth consecutive year the City will receive these grant funds.

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

• Bernadette Albertine, Alice Barchus, Jo Detloff, Dolores Heinz, Phyllis Moss and Phyllis Rowley for helping with newsletters and utility bills in October.

• Joyce Heller for the Whitman's Sampler.

• Brian Smith for the fruit basket.

• MSA for the See's Candy.

• Tom Thorpe with Penn Associates for the popcorn tin.

• Waste Management for the Harry & David's selection.

• Chuck Ramsdell from Pieper-Ramsdell for a coffee selection and a weekly planner.

• Barbara Jones for a Christmas arrangement.

• Marion Calnon for Hazelnut Chocolate Frangos.

• Mabel Pennell for Russell Stover chocolates.

• Secret Santa for the Christmas gifts.

A silent leak in a toilet can waste several thousand gallons of water and place unnecessary demands on the sewer system or septic tank. To check for leaks in a toilet, add a few drops of food coloring to water in the tank. If the bowl contains food coloring after 10 minutes, there is a leak. Two common causes for a leaking toilet are worn flush valves and leaking fill valves. These leaks can usually be repaired by purchasing a replacement kit at the hardware store.

A faucet leaking 100 drops per minute can waste 350 gallons of water each month. Check faucets, including outside hose connections, for leaks every six months. Most leaks are caused by worn washers and O-rings and can easily be repaired by the homeowner.

11/25/03 Vandalism report taken in the 2400 block of Fifth Street.

11/29/03 Motorist assisted near milepost 24 on the Highway.

11/29/03 Oregon State Police reported motorist needing assistance on Highway 30. Unable to locate.

11/29/03 Suspicious circumstances in the 1800 block of Third Street.

12/02/03 Telephonic harassment report taken.

12/02/03 Telephonic harassment reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Street.

12/02/03 Speeding vehicle(s) reported in the 200 block of "L" Street.

12/03/03 Motorist assisted near Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

12/04/03 Possible drunk driver reported near Chimes Crest on Highway 30. Unable to locate.

12/05/03 Abandoned vehicle near Highway 30 and "L" Street.

12/09/03 Animal complaint of barking dog in the 2300 block of Sixth Street.

12/09/03 Person arrested on outstanding warrant at City Hall.

12/12/03 Theft reported in the 400 block of "C" Street.

12/12/03 Theft reported at another residence in the 400 block of "C" Street.

12/12/03 Unknown substance checked as a possible hazard at Chimes Crest on Highway 30.

12/12/03 Parking complaint in the 1500 block of Fourth Place.

12/13/03 Possible domestic dispute reported in the 700 block of James Street. Nothing found.

12/13/03 Report of a 9-1-1 hang up in the 3100 block of Sixth Street.

12/13/03 Reckless driver reported on Highway 30. Unable to locate.

12/16/03 Motor vehicle accident investigated.

12/17/03 Disabled vehicle with flat tires near Highway 30 and "E" Street. No one found.

12/17/03 Suspicious vehicle checked in the east parking lot of the Port building at First and "E" Streets.

12/17/03 Suspicious vehicle at Pixie Park. Checked okay.

12/18/03 Suspicious person near Second and "F" Streets. Checked okay.

12/18/03 Suspicious vehicle near Second and "G" Streets. Checked okay.

12/18/03 9-1-1 hang up in the 1600 block of Second Street.

January 1 - CLOSED - City Hall is closed on New Year's Day

January 8 - 7:30 p.m. - Municipal Court at City Hall

January 13 - 7:00 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall

January 15 - 7:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting at City Hall

January 19 - CLOSED - City Hall is closed on Martin Luther King Day

January 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Friends of the Library Meeting at the Library

January 22 - 7:30 p.m. - Municipal at City Hall

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