08/22/07
Credit card fraud reported.
08/23/07 Citizen assisted
in the 2400 block of Fifth Street.
08/23/07 Citizen assisted
at City Hall.
08/24/07 Motorist
assisted on Highway 30 near Chimes Crest.
08/24/07 Suspicious
person checked near Highway 30 and “I” Street.
08/24/07 Prowler call
turned out to be a misunderstanding in the 3500 block of Fifth Street.
08/28/07 Suspicious
vehicle checked near Fourth and “I” Street. After impounding the vehicle
further investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen.
08/28/07 Vacation premise
checks conducted.
08/29/07 Non-injury
traffic accident in the 1700 block of Second Place.
08/29/07 Suspicious
vehicle reported in the 1800 block of Third Street.
08/30/07 Suspicious
vehicle reported in the 2400 block of Seventh Street.
08/30/07Trespass reported
near The Strand and “E” Street.
08/30/07 Traffic
complaint near Highway 30 and milepost 31.
08/30/07 Vandalism
reported in the 1700 block of First Street.
08/31/07 Suspicious
vehicle reported in the 2400 block of Seventh Street.
08/31/07 Animal complaint
reported in the 1200 block of Fourth Street.
08/31/07 Suspicious
person reported at City Hall.
09/01/07 Suspicious
vehicle reported on Highway 30 near Pacific Street.
PLEASE - DO NOT FEED THE
RACCOONS!
Providing artificial
food sources may lead to unnaturally large concentrations of animals and
increase the spread of disease.
v
Raccoons can acquire
canine distemper, a viral disease that infects foxes, coyotes, skunks, and unvaccinated
dogs. The disease does not affect humans.
v
The disease is more
likely to occur when raccoon populations are large or concentrated. Not all
raccoons get the disease and many do survive these outbreaks.
v
The disease is spread
when animals have direct contact with body fluids or droppings from an infected
animal. Distemper is always present in the environment, so the best prevention
for dogs is to make sure they are vaccinated.
v
Symptoms of distemper may
include discharge from the nose and eyes, a rough coat of hair, emaciated
appearance, and unusual behavior such as disorientation or wandering aimlessly.
The animals’ symptoms become progressively worse and the disease is usually
fatal. Distemper is not the same disease as rabies, although some symptoms are
similar. Rabies is extremely rare in Oregon.
v
Keep children and pets
away from sick raccoons. As the disease progresses, the animal may appear calm,
but can become aggressive if approached too closely.
v
To discourage raccoons,
remove attractants from your yard.
v
Feed pets indoors. If you feed outdoors, bring in
feeding bowls right after pets have eaten.
v
Make sure garbage cans
are secure and can’t be knocked over or their lids removed. Put garbage cans in
a closed garage or storage shed. You can also secure them by tying them to a
stable object or by putting a long stake through the handle and driving it into
the ground.
v
If you have a compost
pile with fruit and vegetable scraps, make sure the compost is securely covered
in bins that raccoons can’t access.
v
Sick raccoons may pass
through your yard and move on. If a raccoon dies in your yard, bury it deep
enough so pets won’t dig it up or call your local garbage disposal company for
their recommendations on how to dispose of the animal.
h THANK YOU h
We'd like to extend a very special thank you to:
¯
Bernie Albertine, Marian Calnon, Jean Carulli,
Barbara Jones, Jean Lord, Phyllis Moss, Phyllis Rowley and Debbie Virts for
helping with the newsletter and utility billing in September.
¯
Stan Hopkins, Nell Harrison, Marian Calnon, and
Sally Ann Marson for their continued work in the City parks.
¯
Norm Jones for mowing Datis and Pixie Parks.
¯
Dave Lawrence with Pacific Pride for the 8-drum
spill containment pallet.
SMOKE DETECTOR FACTS
Approximately
33% of the homes in America are not adequately protected with smoke detectors.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The death
rate in homes are 45% lower when one working smoke detector is present. (NFPA)
46% of the occupants that lived through a fire thought their smoke
detectors were working at the time. (NFPA)
The four most
common reasons for non-working smoke detectors.
- Disconnected batteries to prevent
nuisance alarms
- Dead batteries
- Debris build up/obstruction
- Component failure due to age
(Consumer Product Safety
Commission)
Numbers of homes with
smoke detectors that do not work outnumber homes without smoke detectors.
(Consumer Product Safety Commission)
A THANKSGIVING POEM
'Twas
the night after Thanksgiving I just couldn't sleep,
I
tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The
leftovers beckoned - the dark meat and white,
But
I fought the temptations with all of my might.
Tossing
and turning with anticipation,
The
thought of a snack was infatuation.
So,
I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door,
And
gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I
gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
Pickles
and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I
felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
'til
all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I
crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky,
With
a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But,
I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...
Happy
eating to all - pass the cranberries, please.
May
your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May
your 'taters 'n gravy have nary a lump.
May
your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May
your holiday dinner stay off your thighs.
CHRISTMAS SHIPS
LIBRARY NEWS
We
are adding more space to our Library! We have just arranged for this, so we are
still planning and ordering things we will need. Expect to see more shelves in
the next month, with an increased children’s area. We will continue to have a
seating area. If you are able to help us set up shelving or move books, contact
us at the Library. Come visit soon!
The Friends of the
Library will be hosting the Columbia City Christmas Bazaar at the Community
Hall from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 10th. Handmade
items will be for sale from each vendor. Do your Christmas shopping before the
rush!
The Novel Quilters have
chosen their next book. We will be reading The
Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. The
Maltese Falcon is a classic mystery starring Sam Spade, private detective, set
in the 1920s when it was written. These quilts should be a very different style
than we saw for our last book, Snow
Flower and the Secret Fan. Expect to see the quilts in April.
New at the Library…
Eight of Swords by David Skibbins won the 2004 St. Martin’s
First Mystery Award.
Tarot reader
Warren Ritter has never believed in the cards’ power to foretell the future.
But recently his predictions have come true with an unsettling regularity. When
the first eight cards of teenage Heather Wellington’s Tarot are ominous, Warren
stops the reading at nine cards instead of ten. After Heather leaves, he looks
at number ten–the Death card…
Warren knows the Death card isn’t a guarantee of doom, but it doesn’t mean
there are good things ahead either. So he can’t help feeling horror later that
day when he sees Heather’s face on the TV screen with the word “Kidnapped!”
slashed across the top…
Now Warren finds himself pulled into the mystery of Heather’s kidnapping—and
then a bizarre murder heightens his fear for her life. Suddenly the cops, a
beautiful lady, and a killer are all complicating Warren’s life. But the cards
have a final message for Warren: Only he can untangle the mystery of a young
woman’s disappearance before it’s too late...
Staffed Library Hours:
Monday
and Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday,
4 PM – 8 PM
Thursday,
2 PM – 6 PM
Phone:
(503) 366-8020 Address: 205
"I" Street
E-mail: cclibrary@opusnet.com
Story Time:
11 AM every Monday
Friends
of the Library Meeting:
November
19, 7 PM
Novel
Quilters Meeting:
November
21, 6:30 PM
SPECIAL THANK YOU
TO
THE COLUMBIA
RIVER PUD
The City would like to
extend a very special thank you to the Columbia River PUD for sponsoring the
breakfast during the Celebration in September.
The PUD has always been
very involved in our community and their support of the Columbia City Library
is greatly appreciated.
2nd
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT CAPLES
On Saturday, December 9,
2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Caples House will be hosting “a plum
pudding Christmas” celebration at 1915 First Street. Activities include: plum
pudding samples and sales, bazaar items, vendors, nursery stock, crafts for
kids, decorating gingerbread men, candle dipping, beeswax candle demo, wreath
making and sing-a-long.
AUCTION ITEMS
We still have some
auction items from the City Celebration that haven't sold - here's a chance to
get a great deal! All of the items may be examined at City Hall. All proceeds
will benefit the Columbia City 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 Monday, November 26, 2007.
Name:___________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone
number:_____________________________
Bid:
Item:
$________4 Person Guided
Rafting Trip down the Clackamas River, provided by W-5
Construction / Travis Wickum (owner). A great way to spend your Saturday or
Sunday! All equipment included. Due to river levels – trip will occur in late October
to December, min. bid $150.
$________1 Pumping of
1,000 gallon Septic Tank, gift certificate from St. Helens-Scappoose
Septic Tank Service, min. bid $150.
$________5 Family Passes to Columbia City Sports
and Recreation Club, expires 6/1/08, min. bid $75.
$________5 Family Passes to Columbia City Sports
and Recreation Club, expires 6/1/08, min. bid $75.
$________Free Professional Tooth Cleaning at St.
Helens Dental Care, min. bid $150.
$________2½ Gallons Evinrude Johnson Outboard Oil,
provided by Chanel Marine, min. bid $35.
$________2½ Gallons Evinrude Johnson Outboard Oil,
provided by Chanel Marine, min. bid $35.
$________His & Her Mary Kay Spa Gift Basket,
for her: Romance body wash, body scrub, spray mist and body lotion, for him:
Velocity cologne, body wash, moisturizing shave cream, deodorant body spray,
cooling after shave gel, min. bid $77.50.
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We would like to welcome Joshua Fromm to the Columbia City
Planning Commission. Joshua was recently appointed to serve on the Planning
Commission, and we look forward to working with him.
