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12 community/classified ads january1 2015 In Memory of... Legislative Update Carmencita P. Vigil, 85, a former longtime resident of the Vernonia community, late of Cornelius, died Friday evening, December 19, 2014 at her home. Private Interment will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. in Portland. Carmencita P. Vigil was born November 3, 1929 in Astoria, Oregon, the daughter of the late George Pangan and Lucy (Romero) Pangan. She was raised and received her education in San Francisco, CA. Following her high school graduation she attended San Francisco State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Carmencita then attended Portland State University, where she received a Master’s degree in special education. She was united in marriage to Samuel Vigil on June 7, 1951 in Reno, NV. Following their marriage they made their home in San Francisco, CA and Renton, WA until 1965 when they moved to Oregon, settling in the Vernonia community. Carmencita was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel on April 16, 1974, after celebrating over 23 years of marriage together. She continued living in the Vernonia community, until 2003 when she moved to the Cornelius community, where she had resided since. She taught 3rd and 5th grades and special education classes for the Vernonia School District for over 29 years until she retired. If drones are on your Christmas Wish List, keep an eye on the 2015 Oregon Legislature. As mandated by Congress, drones – or unmanned aviation vehicles – are to be integrated into the national airspace in 2015. Since Oregon was one of six states selected by the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration to conduct test sites on drones, this state is positioned to take advantage of what could become a clean, multi-billion dollar industry. Results from Oregon’s test sites will be used to help the FAA develop a drone policy. Currently, the FAA grants permits for unmanned aviation vehicles used in research and in such operations as aerial surveying and monitoring forest fires. The public can also fly them as a hobby. While drones are not currently allowed to be used commercially, it’s only a matter of time. During a recent legislative hearing in Salem, Mitch Swecker, director of the Oregon Department of Aviation, noted that Google, Amazon and GoPro are among the companies that want to operate drones. The hearing also highlighted con- cerns about the FAA’s ability to effectively manage oversight of unmanned aviation vehicles. There are issues about how high they can fly and where. NASA is currently working on “sense and avoid” technology that could address some safety concerns. Another problem, pointed out by State Rep. Jennifer Williamson (D-Port- land), is that the FAA hasn’t met a single deadline. Many states aren’t waiting for the FAA, as a story in the Washington Post Carmencita P. Vigil Among her special interests she enjoyed her family life, especially her grandchildren. Carmencita also had a special love for rescuing and caring for her animals, especially her Rottweiler dog, “Ribsey.” She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Pangan and her brother, George Pangan. Survivors include her four daughters and sons-in-laws, Kathleen (Steve) Nordwell, of Tigard, OR; Carmencita (Randy) Morlock, of Aloha, OR; Gerry Carter, of Beaverton, OR and Georgette Vigil, of Cornelius, OR and her brother, Richard Pangan, of Klamath Falls, OR. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Angela Bettencourt, of Vernonia, OR; Jeffrey Bettencourt, of Tigard, OR; Caitlin Bellinger, of Tigard, OR; Dr. Stephen (Kimberly) Carter, of Birmingham, Alabama; Lindsey Morlock, of Portland, OR; and Samuel Vigil-Donovan, of Independence, OR; seven great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Bonnie Hayes Small Animal Shelter, 2650 SE Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro, OR 97123, in her memory. To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is in charge of the arrangements. By Senator Betsy Johnson noted last year. These states are working on their drone economies independently, because it’s considered “the next signifi- cant growth in aerospace.” Last year, when Oregon’s selec- tion as a test site was announced, Rick Spinrad, vice president for research at Or- egon State University, said it would help put Oregon on the map for the future of unmanned aerial vehicles. “We’ll be able to … get our stu- dents involved in an evolving industry, and help Oregon take advantage of research, development and manufacturing that will be needed,” he said. The 2015 Oregon Legislature should do whatever it can to help devel- op this useful and purposeful technology, while at the same time address people’s concerns about safety and privacy. As it turned out, privacy was a recurring issue during the recent hearings in Salem, which offered a preview of next year’s legislative session. One issue of particular interest that emerged has been dubbed Big Data. Like drones, electronic data can be used for good or ill. Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum wants the Legislature to consider a bill that would regulate how Big Data will be managed. Some people might be surprised at how much data they are carrying around on their personal devices, and how easy it can be breached by third parties. The public has a right to know how this information is used, and to whom it’s being sold. Many states have passed various data breach laws. 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