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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, April 17, 2003 C o lu m b ia 9-1-1 c e le b ra te s N a tio n a l T e le c o m m u n ic a tio n s W e e k The Columbia 9-1-1 Com highest standards of perform tal commitment to the highest munications District held its an ance is of great bënefit to all of level of service to the public nual Staff and Public Safety us in Columbia County,” said and their public safety part Partners Awards Reception on Board President Katharine ners.” April 7 at the District facility. Denckla of Vernonia. Denckla, Crawford and The reception was scheduled “How well the dispatchers Board Secretary Dee Wooley of in conjunction with National carry out their responsibilities is Clatskanie joined District staff Telecommunications Week, critical to how well the fire, in making the following presen April 13 through 19, which is medical and police depart tations during the ceremony. designated by Presidential and ments can deliver timely, ap Employees receiving Associ Governor’s Proclamation to be propriate emergency services,” ation of Public Safety Commu a week honoring the contribu said Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Chief nications Officials, Inti. (APCO) tions of public safety call takers and 9-1-1 Advisory Committee awards honoring their role in and dispatchers, nationwide. Chairman Dave Crawford. “The the handling of specific major “It is an honor to serve this staff here at Columbia 9-1-1 critical incidents were Terri District because of the high cal can be depended upon to make Baublit, Sally Copeland, Tracy iber of the employees who work correct split second decisions Edinger, Debra Franklin, Deb here. Their dedication to the and constantly demonstrate to bie Gurlen, Trish Hilsinger, Di ana Karthauser, Chris Lowe, Josh Marks, Nathan McCallum, Heidi Meyer, Bernadette O’Brien, Heidi Vaughn, Steve Watson and Rhonda Wilkes. Communications Supervisor Steve Watson received the APCO Local Impact Award for his commitment to excellence by constantly seeking and par ticipating in ways to improve services to users, staff and public, and for his innovative and positive approach to all problems. Public Safety Partner Awards, in appreciation for con tributions to the services pro vided by the 9-1-1 District were presented to Clatskanie Fire Chief Dick Long, Lieutenant Bruce Holsey of Columbia Riv er Fire and Rescue Division Chief and EMS Director Brian Burright for valuable and con tinuing support of the 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Dispatch quality assurance program; Co lumbia County Animal Control Officer Shaun Barrett and St. Helens Code Enforcement Offi cer Laura Snyder for respond ing, day and night, with profes sionalism and a positive and caring approach; Scappoose Please see page 19 Service Directory CCB #146978 Licensed • Bonded • Insured C en tu ry DENNIS ELECTRIC, INC. 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