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ATHENA CITY NEWSLETTER 2015 CITY COUNCIL

John Shafer, Mayor

Rebecca Schroeder,

Comm of Parks

Chet Sater,

Comm. of Fire Services

Carol Speed,

Comm. of Public Works

LaVerne Mitchell,

Comm. of Administration

Pat Gibson

Comm. of Library

John Shafer,

Comm. of Police Services:

*****

CITY HALL HOURS

Monday – Friday

8am - 5pm

(open during lunch)

Closed

all legal holidays

Ambulance Calls:

October 2015

ILLNESS TRAUMA

Year -to- date:

OCTOBER MEETINGS

All meetings are at City Hall unless otherwise noted

Livestock Commission

Tuesday, 6th @ 5:30 pm

Library Board (at Library)

Monday, October12th @ 7:00

Planning Commission

Wednesday, 7th @ 6:30 pm

City Council Meeting

Thursday 8th @ 6:30 pm

Cemetery Meeting

Tuesday, 20th @ 5:30 pm

WESTON MCEWEN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Fun,!!! Excitement!!!

Come support your local HS student

athletic teams. There’s something for

everyone. Great family entertain-

ment. Football , Volleyball , Cross

Country Meets. For schedules,

please contact the WM High School

Office. Remember to wear your red

& black!

GO TIGERSCOTS!!

FIRST CITIZENS AWARD NOMINATIONS

It’s time to start thinking about nominees for the Athena Chamber of Commerce First Citizen of the Year Award. Nomination forms are now available at City Hall if you

would like to make a nomination. The First Citizens banquet will be held on January 25, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Athena Christian Church.

ATHENA FALL FESTIVAL Come and join the fun with music, car show, vendors, food, kids area, fundraising,

and all kinds of fun for the family WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR TALENTS Just grab your table and come on down

Overflow your gardens? Come sell your extras! Enjoy baking? Come sell your goods!

Like arts & crafts? Come sell your creations! Have a hobby? You get the idea!

Sat. Oct. 3rd from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Main Street Athena, Oregon

NO CHARGE FOR VENDOR SPACE

Contact Paula Babb 541-566-3861

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE

COME GET YOUR FLU SHOT!!!!

October 21, 2015

Athena City Hall

9:00-11:00 AM

Sponsored by Bi-Mart

Reminder:

The City Offices and Athena

Public Library will be closed

on Monday, October 12,

2015 in observance of

Columbus Day

SCHOOL DAYS!!!!

ATHENA FALL FESTIVAL Saturday October 3rd 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Main Street

DON’T MISS THE FUN!! Call Paula Babb @ 541-566-3861 or Deb Castor 541-566-2902

for more info!!

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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATHENA CITY COUNCIL

September 10, 2015

Attendance: Mayor John Shafer called the regular meeting of the Athena City Council to order at 6:30 pm in

the City’s community room. Roll was taken with Councilors Pat Gibson, LaVerne Mitchell, Chet Sater, and Becky

Schroeder present. Councilor Carol Speed was excused. Recorder Nancy Parker and eight guests were also in at-

tendance. Shafer led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Business from the Public: Sgt. Josh Roberts gave the Umatilla County Sheriff’s report. Paula Babb, represent-

ing The Main Street Association asked the Council for permission to apply for a $16,000 grant to purchase sea-

sonal lighting and banners. The City would need to pay for the electricity. Councilor Mitchell moved to approve

the purchase of the lights and banners, with the City to pay for the electricity to run the lights. Schroeder se-

conded the motion, which carried 4-0.

Planning Commission: No report.

Consent Agenda: Councilor Mitchell moved and the motion was seconded by Gibson to approve the minutes of the

8/20/15 regular meeting, the financial statements and bills. Motion passed 4-0.

Actionable/Discussion Items: April Vorhauer, from the Main Street Association, showed a slide presentation on

“community gathering spaces” and would like council permission to pursue a steering committee which would coor-

dinate volunteers and funding to build a gathering space in Dugger Park. The goal is to gather enough support to

have a concentrated work day to complete most of the project with volunteered labor and materials. The first

meeting will be 9/22/15 @ 6:00 pm in the City Hall meeting room. The bus stop for Dugger Park is still being

looked into.

Old Business: Pool Report: Recorder Parker reported she visited with auditors and to receive tax deductible

donations over $250 the entity must have a 501-C3 status. Donations up to$250 are tax deductible and are not

required to pass through a 501-C3 account. The Main Street Association will be approached about using their 501

-C3 status as a means to accomplish this goal.

The City is still waiting to hear from Wilbur Ellis concerning a swimming pool donation. Parker will apply to Wal-

Mart for grant funds, as well as contact the County Commissioners who also have a Community Development fund.

New Business: None

Business from the Departments:

Administration: Nancy will be attending the OAMR Conference in Seaside Sept 14-18. City Hall will close at noon

on Sept. 17th and remain closed through Sept. 18th for Round-Up.

Councilor Report:

Councilor Sater sent a letter of support to the City of John Day after the fires in that area.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 pm. The next regular council meeting will be

October 8, 2015 @ 6:30 pm in the Athena City Hall meeting room.

*Minutes are subject to council approval, any corrections or additions will appear in the next newsletter.

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Harvest Party Place: Athena Christian Church (ACC)

Date: October 31, 2015 (Halloween)

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Ages: Toddlers through 5th grade

Contact: ACC office at (541) 566-3422

(No scary or gory costumes please.)

Teen party 7:30 - 9:00 pm

In the “Ark”

Contact: John Gilsdorf or ACC Office

at (541) 566-3422

East Umatilla County Health District Medic 400

September 2015 Report

The Board of Directors voted to appoint Marty Botts to serve one of the two- four year terms that are still

vacant. He will be sworn in at the next meeting to be held on October 20, 2015. There is still one position

vacant and the Board would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in serving their community to

send a letter of interest to the Health District.

Our new Administrator Mark Moore will begin work on a part time basis beginning October 1, 2015. This is

a month earlier than scheduled and he will be working 20 hours per week until November 1, 2015. He will be

working to acquaint himself with the District, recruit more volunteers and drivers and preparing to resume

service.

EMT Classes will begin on September 28, 2015 at BMCC. If you

are interested in becoming an EMT Basic you can contact Steve

Brost at 541-377-0120 or call the District office at 541-566-3813

and leave your contact information. There is a possibility the class

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ALFA’s (Athena Library Friends Assoc.) annual meeting will be Thursday, October 8 @ 6:30pm @ the library. Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union Bulletin journalist, will be the guest speaker. Sheila’s keen sense of humor along with her love of community and libraries will be an entertaining prelude to the business meeting. Membership to ALFA is $10.00 and must be paid before voting during the meeting. You may pay prior to the meeting or at the Athena Library. ALFA member-ship supports library programming and special collections. ALFA has just purchased new computers and updated the wifi system at your library. P.s. Do you like hot cider and caramel corn?

Athena Public Library has established an endowment fund with Blue Mountain Community Foundation. Donations may be made to the Athena Library or directly to BMCF towards the Watts/F.S.LeGrow Fund.

Story Time continues on Mondays @ 10:30, currently at

the McEwen Housing meeting room on South Fifth St. at the

end of the cul-de-sac. There will be a sign posted if Story Time

moves back to the public library. Borrow a child or bring a

friend with children and join us!

SEPTEMBER

YARD OF THE MONTH

CONGRATS TO

Troy & Rachel Olson

405 E Van Buren