SUBDIVISION APPLICATION

The Columbia City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, to review and act on an application for a 28-lot subdivision. The subject property is identified on Columbia County Tax Maps 5128-024-00100 and 5128-024-00200. The property consists of 15.5 acres of vacant land and is generally located to the north of Ninth Street, to the west of Sixth Street and to the south of "E" Street.

This decision is a limited land use decision by the Planning Commission. There is no public hearing. All written comments must be received by the City of Columbia City at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.

The staff report will be available for review on October 2, 2007. Copies of all documents are available for review at City Hall and can be purchased at cost.

WELL PROJECT UPDATE

This last year the City drilled two new groundwater wells at the Public Works shop site between 2^nd Place and Third Street, and "J" and "K" Streets.

Well Number 1: The first well produces 47 gallons per minute, and it has been operational since early July. It produces about 2 million gallons per month, and water from this well has supplemented the water purchased from the City of St. Helens.

Well Number 2: The second well is still under development. It is the larger of the two wells, and produces more than 300 gallons per minute.

The City is in the final development stages of this well project. Final development includes constructing a chlorination facility, site piping, drainage facilities, telemetry, and distribution piping. The acquisition of additional water rights for the well is also underway.

Final development construction work is scheduled to begin November 1 and should be completed by the end of March. The distribution piping will extend from the public works well site to Third Street, run south on Third Street to "L" Street, and turn west on "L" Street and run under the railroad tracks and Highway 30 to connect to the City's existing pumping facilities. The pumping facilities boost water up to the City's reservoir system.

Once the second well is on-line, it will serve as the primary water source. Water purchased from the City of St. Helens will be used to supplement the well water, and Well Number 1 will serve as an emergency backup supply.

Shop and Wall Project: In order to complete the development of the new groundwater wells, a retaining wall was needed along the east side of Third Street. We completed the retaining wall project in August. Next, the large shop building will be expanded and re-sided, the shop office will be repainted. Fencing and landscaping will complete the project.

LIBRARY NEWS

Thank you for your wonderful support of the Columbia City Celebration! It was so fun to see people thronging around the sale books! We had great volunteers helping set up and pack books away – thanks to all of you!

This month the Novel Quilters will reveal their quilts based on the book Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Snow Flower is based on Chinese women’s lives in the late 19^th and early 20^th century. The quilts should be wonderful! Come join us as we show off the quilts, and kick off the next book. We meet Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.

It is time to renew or join the Friends of the Library. Ours is a community-run and community-funded library. Friends of the Library purchases books, equipment, supplies used to keep the library running, and internet/phone service. The Friends of the Library also governs the library, with the city’s oversight. We welcome your attendance and input at the meetings. Volunteers are always needed too, since most of our open hours are staffed by volunteers. Please stop by the library if you are interested.

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar at the Community Hall on Saturday, November 10. More information will be published next month. Put the bazaar on your calendar!

Letter From Home by Carolyn Hart is an Agatha award winner for best novel. In a small Oklahoma town during the summer of 1949 Gretchen Gilman left her innocence behind and saw the world as it actually was. She keeps busy working in her grandmother's cafe in the early mornings before rushing to work as a reporter for the local paper the Gazette.

After the police left Faye Tatum's place following somebody called in a complaint, Gretchen and her friend Barb, Faye's daughter, find Faye dead, the victim of strangulation. Faye's husband Clyde is nowhere to be found and popular opinion says that he killed her in a jealous rage after he found out she went to the local bar to dance while he was being prepared to be shipped out. Many people believe Faye deserved what she got because she was an artist who stepped out on her husband. Gretchen's grandmother is hiding Clyde who intends to find out who killed his wife. Tragedy begets death and for years after, Gretchen tries to put the events of that summer behind her until a letter from someone in her past stirs up all the ugly memories.

This story is told from Gretchen's perspective years after the fact and readers feel her pain as she remembers being ostracized by those she thought were friends because she wrote about Faye in the newspaper in a favorable light. This is more than just a murder mystery. It is a slice of small town America during the World War II years. Carolyn Hart has written a very rich and colorful atmospheric novel, one that captures the essence of a bygone era. (Harriet Klausner)

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:

October 15, 7 PM

Novel Quilters Meeting:

October 17, 6:30 PM

BURN PERMITS ARE NOW REQUIRED FOR

OPEN BURNING PERIOD FOR YARD DEBRIS

Beginning Saturday, November 3, through Sunday, November 18, yard debris may be burned outdoors within Columbia City. However, burn permits are required prior to burning! Permits may be obtained at City Hall or at any Fire Station within the Columbia River Fire & Rescue District. Please remember you will also need to call the "Burn Line" at (503) 397-4800 each day to see if it is a burn day.

Have questions? Please call Bill Goodwin, Fire Marshall, at 503-397-2990 Ext. 17. Watch for additional information in next month’s newsletter.

THANK YOU

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

· Norm Jones for mowing the grass in Datis Park.

· Judy Anderson, Marian Calnon, Jean Carulli, Nell Harrison, Betty Jensen, Kathy Keudell, Jean Lord, Phyllis Moss and Vonnie Walker for helping with the newsletter and utility billing in August.

· James Bundy for the cupcakes at City Hall.

· Lee Philips for the soaker hoses.

· Mike Lewis for the zucchini.

· Stan Hopkins, Marian Calnon, Nell Harrison and Sally Ann Marson for their work in our parks.

FIGHTING METH IN OREGON

Methamphetamines first appeared in Oregon in the early ’80s. Since that time, meth addiction has grown and is considered an epidemic by public safety agencies and concerned communities. Not only does meth affect users, but increased crime and corruption of our youth can impact everyone.

A grass-roots campaign called Crystal Darkness highlights the perils of meth, discourages youth from ever trying the life-altering drug, and reaches out to people struggling with addiction.

The 30-minute documentary will be aired at the same time on most TV and Radio stations in the State of Oregon.

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Share the date with your friends. If you’re a parent or a pre-teen or teen-aged kids, plan to watch the show as a family.

Provide your support by alerting your constituents about this special program.

FALSE ALARMS MAY RESULT IN CHARGES!

Is your home equipped with a burglar alarm? If so, please keep in mind that excessive false alarms may result in charges. The City Police will respond to investigate the first two false alarms within any 12-month period free of charge. However, the third response to a false alarm in the same 12-month period will cost $50, and each additional response to a false alarm within the same 12-month period will cost $125.

HELP WANTED

MUSEUM COMPLEX MANAGER

Conscientious, friendly manager of a small museum complex to give tours, book events and keep up the grounds.

Send resume to:

Caples

PO Box 263

Columbia City, OR 97018-0263

U-PICK APPLES

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) invite you to pick your own apples at the Caples House Museum complex. Picking is at your own risk. Bring a ladder and please do not climb the trees. Donations to the DAR would gladly be accepted.

STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS!

With flu season approaching, remember to stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick!

After coughing or sneezing...wash your hands with soap and warm water, or clean with an alcohol-based hand cleaner or wipe.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve - not your hands.

Ace Hardware – St. Helens

All About Mail

Art & Photos LLC

Artisan’s Co-op

Peggy Artman

Azzembroidery.com

Shelia Bauer

Lillian Beaston

Rosalie Beebe

Best Western Oak Meadows Inn

Bing's Restaurant

Jan Burdett

John Burdett

Doug Calkins

Naomi Calkins

Marian Calnon

Channel Marine Services Inc

Cheryl’s Hair Salon

Chinook Winds Casino Resort, an

Enterprise of the Confederated Tribes

of Siletz Indians of Oregon

The Chronicle & Sentinel Mist

Clackamas Heritage Partners

Columbia City Sports & Recreation Club

Columbia County Animal Shelter

Columbia County Humane Society

Columbia Electric Feed & Seed

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Columbia Theatre

Comcast Cable

Dancing Cats Studios

Dari Delish Drive-In

Daughters of the American Revolution

Deb’s Hair Care

Judy DeMeire

June Dodson

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Enchanted Forest

Evergreen Aviation Museum

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s

Restaurant

Fibers & Stiches

Figaro’s

Shannon Fitzgibbons

Floeter’s Attic

Flowers 4 U & Antiques Too

Fred Meyer

Garrett Marketing Solutions

Good Daddy Jams

Grace’s Rivertown Antiques

Grotto

Nell Harrison

Hawaiian Island Café & Catering Company

High Desert Museum

Hudson Garbage Service

Gary Hudson

Jeff Hughes

Ichabod's Restaurant

Inn at Spanish Head

Jane Jack

Javalation

Colleen Jellison

Jerry's Rogue Jets

Jilly's Again

Norm Jones

Joy Creek Nursery

Kandi’s Koffee

KK Insulation

Knife River Corporation

Kozy Korner

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Kyllo’s seafood grill

Jean LeMont

Les Schwab Tire Centers

Paulette Lichatowich

Longfellow’s Inn

Catherine Lundberg

Mariner Square

Sally Ann Marson

Maryhill Museum of Art

Maryhill Winery

McMenamins Pubs & Breweries

Meg’s Corner

Moose Lodge

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

Oaks Park Association

Oregon Coast Aquarium

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Oregon Symphony

Oregon Trail Lanes

Oregon Zoo

Otis Cafe

Clarence Ortman

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Paulson Printing Co.

Pet Palace Grooming

Pittock Mansion

Portland Children's Museum

Portland Classical Chinese Garden

Portland Spirit

Portland Winter Hawks Hockey

Red Apple Market

Leahnette Rivers

Ruby Ranch Cookhouse

Scappoose Bay Kayaking

Scappoose Outfitters

Scappoose Xpress Lube and Car Wash

Bob Schmor

Shear Perfection

Shilo Inns Suites Hotels

Shoestring Community Players

Skamania Lodge

Percy Smith

Soothing Souls Specialty Spa

Southwest Airlines

Spirit Mountain Casino, an enterprise of

the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

St. Helens Baton Twirling Academy

St. Helens Book Shop

St. Helens Community Federal Credit

Union

St. Helens Dental Care

St. Helens Veterinary Clinic

St. Helens-Scappoose Septic Tank

Service

St. Helens Senior Center

Stan's Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc

Subway - St. Helens

Sunriver Resort

Sunshine Pizza

Taco Bell

The Buzz

The Embroidery Hutch

The O’dysius Hotel

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

United Koffee Shoppe

Judy Valpiani

Village Inn

Vonnie's Dog House

W-5 Construction

Chris Weston

Sally Weston

Wicker Wonders

Joel Williams

Burke Wood

Kris Wood

World Forestry Center

Yankton Store

Cheryl Young

Special Financial Sponsors

$500-Columbia City Mini Mart

(Kahn & Associates)

$500-West Oregon Wood Products, Inc

$500-Murray, Smith and Associates, Inc

$500-Samuel S. Johnson Foundation

$250-Comcast Cable

$150-St. Helens Federal Credit Union

$100-Columbia City Sports & Recreation

Club

$100-Tennessee Cable Service Inc

$50-Pieper-Ramsdell Agency Insurance

$35-Olsen, Horn LLC

$25-Northwest Plumbing Services

$10-Billy Joe West

SCOOTER FOUND

Did you or someone you know lose or forget a scooter at the Columbia City School? If so, we may have it at City Hall.

RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS

First place: Mark Dion

Second place: Vera Moeller

Third place: Philip Rivers

Fourth place: Doug Calkins

Fifth place: Chase Coughlin

TRICK OR TREAT BAGS

On behalf of the Columbia City Police Department, free Trick or Treat bags are now available at City Hall.

Pick yours up while supplies last!

And please, STAY SAFE this upcoming Halloween!

AUCTION ITEMS

These auction items from the 2007 Columbia City Celebration haven't sold - here's your chance to get a great deal! The City will accept sealed bids for each of these items. All of the items may be examined at City Hall during regular work hours. All of the 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, October 29, 2007.

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Telephone number:_____________________________

Bid: Item:

$________$250 Fred Meyer Gift Certificate, minimum bid $125.00.

$________Sightseeing Cruise for 2 Adults on the Portland Spirit, minimum bid $35.00.

$________Baton to size and 6 week class, gift certificate from St. Helens Baton Twirling Academy, expires September 30, 2008, minimum bid $33.00.

$________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, minimum bid $150.00.

$________1 Pumping of 1,000 gallon Septic Tank, gift certificate from St. Helens-Scappoose Septic Tank Service, minimum bid $150.00.

$________4 Complimentary Guest Passes to the High Desert Museum, located in Bend, Oregon, passes expire October 31, 2008, minimum bid $36.00.

$________Pool Party at Best Western Oak Meadows Inn, gift certificate for use of meeting room and pool for 1 to 4 hours, valid until September 2008, minimum bid $75.00.

$________2 Complimentary Tickets to 2007 or 2008 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, gift certificate to any non-sold out performance, expires on the last day of the 2008 season, minimum bid $50.00.

$________5 Family Guest Passes to the Columbia City Sports and Recreation Club, expires 6/1/08, minimum bid $75.00.

$________Family (Max. 5 Skaters) Roller Skating Session, this pass entitles your family up to 5 skaters to one free regular skating session at Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink, skate rental not included, expires 3/30/08, minimum bid $15.00.

$________1 Complimentary Family Pass to Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, located in Tillamook Oregon, minimum bid $6.00.

$________2 Free Open Swim Passes to the North Clackamas Aquatic Park, minimum bid $10.00.

$________Guest Pass valid for 4 individuals to End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and Museum of the Oregon Territory, located in Oregon City, expires 3/8/08, minimum bid $18.00.

$________Free Professional Tooth Cleaning at St. Helens Dental Care, minimum bid $150.00.

$________2 ½ Gallons Evinrude Johnson Outboard Oil, provided by Chanel Marine Services Inc., minimum bid $35.00.

$________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, minimum bid $77.50.

$________Gift Basket from All About Mail, includes: ceramic travel mug with gift box, shell travel notes, shell coasters in gift bag, shell magnetic phone list, sailboat note cards, candy, beach scrapbook kit and frog planter, minimum bid $27.50.

$________Gift Basket donated by Comcast, includes: coconut brittle, XBOX Exhibition volume 6 (includes 7 game demos), mouse pad, butter wafers, seasoned pretzels, Frisbee, book: Star Style at the Academy Awards, XL gray t-shirt, pens, highlighter, cheese twists, DVD’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Dracula 1979, honey butter krunch popcorn, sparkling pink lemonade, vanilla bean cookies, crackers, wild Alaska smoked salmon, bubbles, shortbread cookies, peanut butter pretzels, hat, pita chips and folder, minimum bid $100.00.

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