OCTOBER 2016 City of Weston Newsletter Mayor s Corner October 2016 The Mayor s Corner October 2016 City Council Duane Thul, Mayor Liaison: Public Works and Library Tim Crampton, Councilor Liaison: Landmarks, Parks & Rec Suellen Harral, Councilor Jennifer Spurgeon, Councilor Liaison: City Hall, Council President Rick Stephens, Councilor Liaison: Police Department City Phone Numbers City Hall: 541 566-3313 Hours 7:30am-4:00pm Closed 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch Dog complaints are normally the #1 complaint in most cities, and Weston is no exception. Most dog owners are very responsible. However, there seems to be a growing minority who either don t care or who have the attitude that since we live in a small town, it doesn t matter. Most dogs will bark when they are disturbed. I believe most people understand that. It s the prolonged barking that is bothersome. Even five minutes is a long time to listen to a barking dog. That applies to both day and night. If you are a dog owner, you are responsible for your animal s behavior, regardless if you are home or not. The city s municipal judge has held two trials this summer in the matter of barking dogs. Please make an effort to control your dogs. I understand there are devices, including bark collars, to control this problem. Another problem with dog ownership is the issue of those who don t keep their animals confined to their own yard or kennel. This can have serious monetary consequences. If your animal injures or kills another animal, or worse yet a human, you can be held responsible. In a separate matter, Election Day is November 8 th for national, state, and local issues. Please become informed and vote. Debi Russell, City Recorder russ01@qwestoffice.net Library: 541-566-2378 Police/Disptach: 541 966-3651 Public Works: 541-566-3976 We re online at: www.cityofwestonoregon.com
Page 2 City of Weston City Hall: 541 566-3313 7:30am-4:00pm Closed 12pm-12:30pm Lunch City Hall will be CLOSED on October 4th through 7th for training on new software. City Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10th in honor of Columbus Day. NOTICE The City of Weston has a new Utility Program. Your Utility billsl will look different this month. If you have any questions, please give us a call at City Hall at 541 566-3313 on October 11th or after that date. The Weston Chamber of Commerce is looking for a chairperson/s and volunteers to help with the Halloween Party. It will be held on October 31st at the Memorial Hall. Call 541-566-3767 if you are interested in helping. Monthly Meetings Meetings held at the Memorial Hall unless otherwise noted. October 3rd Planning at 7:00pm October 4th Library Board 5:30 PM (Library) October 6th Lions Club at 7:00pm October 6th FOWL Board 4:30 (Library) October 11th Cemetery Committee at 6:30pm October 12th City Council at 6:00pm October 18th Lions Club at 7:00pm October 18th Historic Landmarks at 7:00pm October 25th WCDC at 7:00pm
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City of Weston Page 5 Umatilla County Pioneers Seeking Photographs Do you have photographs of past Pioneer Queens or Grand Marshals? Photographs of past parades? Someone is looking for photos of the 1973 parade with the float for Pioneer Queen Ruby Collins. Wasco County Pioneer Association would like to have photographs for the website to add to the history of the organization. We re also looking for biographies for many of the past Queens and Grand Marshals. Check the website to see what we have so far: www.umatillacountypioneers Association.com If you scan photos, please scan them at least at 300 dpi and email them to Trish Neal at TrishaNeal@hotmail.com Don t have a scanner? Please let Trish know and arrangements can be made so that the photos never have to leave Weston. Be sure to Like the Community of Weston Facebook page. Keep up to date on what s happening, important notices, etc. This Facebook page is intended to supplement the City of Weston s website and the community website, WestonOregon.com You may post items to this page, too! Be sure to invite your friends and family to Like the pag, too. https://www.facebook.com/communityofwestonorego Attention Weston Senior Citizens! The Senior Menu for Weston and Milton-Freewater is posted on Community of Weston s Facebook page, the city s newsletter, and at www.westonoregon.com under the Senior Citizen tab. The Food Pantry is located at the Franklin Street door of City Hall. The Weston Food Pantry will distribute food each month on the Saturday after the 3rd Friday between 10:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Citizens from Weston, Athena, Adams, and the surrounding area are welcome. Please bring your own bags or box. Don t be late. We must close on time. Contact person: Greg Phillips 503-880-6360 (Supported by CAPECO) - The Weston Food Pantry is open each month on the Saturday after the 3 rd Friday. They have wonderful food supplies for folks in need. BUT, paper products are not part of what they provide. So, the Weston-McEwen Lions Club gathers paper towels and toilet paper to be part of the offerings. You can help!! There are boxes for your paper donations in the US Bank in Athena and in the Weston City Hall. We appreciate your help. Local Links Weston-McEwen High School: http://wmhs.athwest.k12.or.us Athena-Weston School District: http://www.athwest.k12.or.us Weston Middle School: http://wms.athwest.k12.or.us/ Athena Elementary School: http://aes.athwest.k12.or.us/ Weston Community Development: www.westoncommunitydevelopment.com Weston Historic Landmarks Commission: www.westonhistoriclandmarks.com Weston Parks and Recreation Commission: www.westonparksandrec.com Weston Public Library: www.westonpubliclibrary.com Weston Chamber of Commerce: www.westonchamberofcommerce.com Historic Weston Oregon: www.historicwestonoregon.com/
City of Weston Page 6 95th Annual Saturday, October 22, 2016 9:00am to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall 210 E. Main Street Friday, Oct. 30th, Noon Come play BINGO!!! Potato Luncheon will be catered by Weston Lions Club In the Club Room Downstairs