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The INDEPENDENT, December 4, 2003 Multiple wildlife violations result in two arrests Ryan Thomas, 37, of 33539 Wirta Way, Scappoose, was ar- rested November 23 for Wildlife crimes including Unlawful Tak- ing of Bull Elk - No big Game Tag, Borrowing a Big Game Tag, Counseling in a Wildlife Crime, Unlawful Possession of Big Game Parts and Unlawful Possession of Altered/ Mutilat- ed Big Game Tag. Thomas was also charged with Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm (4 counts), Manufac- ture of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Mari- juana. V ALLEY V ETERINARY C LINIC R ABIES S PECIAL With the holidays upon us, everyone needs to be alert to the outgoing mail being put in your mailbox and the mail be- ing received. Money, for exam- ple, is often sent in the mail as a Christmas gift, it is also an in- vitation for a mail thief. Here are some tips to help avoiding mail theft: • Do not send money in the mail. Coffee House & Bakery Outlet 8 $ Stasha Loosli, 20, Scap- poose, was also taken into cus- tody and lodged for Loaning a Big Game Tag and Aiding in a Wildlife Crime. Fish and Wildlife Troopers assigned to the St. Helens worksite were assisted by Ore- gon State Police and the Scap- poose Police Department. In- formation obtained during this investigation may lead to addi- tional arrests. Holidays ripe for mail theft 50 Now located in Vernonia Mercantile FEATURING Espresso Coffee, Specialty Drinks Cakes, Pies, Pastries & Cookies. Thursdays 10 am - 5 pm 831 Bridge St. 5 0 3 Vernonia, Oregon 58376 Nehalem Hwy. S. Vernonia (Near Sunnyside Cafe) 4 2 9 - 02 1 4 Page 19 • Do not put outgoing mail in an unlocked mailbox. • Take outgoing mail to a cer- tified U.S. Postal Service mail- box. • Before throwing out mail with personal information on it, shred it. • If you are going to be away stop your mail delivery. • If you are expecting mail and cannot be there to receive it, ask a neighbor to pick it up for you. • Do not have checks mailed to an unlocked mailbox. • Always check your bank and credit card statements for accuracy and and to be sure there are no transactions listed that you did not incur. • If you find a problem with a bank or credit card statement, contact the cardholder immedi- ately. • Periodically check your credit history. Call 503 429-9410 to place your ad in the only Service Directory in the Upper Nehalem Valley. Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer specializing in on-line firearms transfers www.PCArms.com 503-429-GUNS (that’s 429-4867) The only number you need for all your well water issues. 503-324-2361 Your Local Vernonia@PCArms.com Water System Specialist For Over 30 Years EAGLE STAR ROCK PRODUCTS, LLC 503-397-7861 • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Rock • Asphalt Rock Complete Screen Printing and Embroidery Service 503-429-0214 10-6 TUE-SAT • 831 BRIDGE ST., VERNONIA • 503-397-3708 • • • • Clay Top Soil Pea Gravel Pit Run THE YARD DOCTOR, INC. CCB #103897 Landscaping • Sprinkler systems Allen Reinsch • 503-429-4761 34365 Hankey Rd., St. Helens OR 97051 P. O. Box 316, Vernonia, OR 97064 • LCB 5012 Custom Tractor Work NORTHWEST EXCAVATING SERVICES OR LIC. 106893 DEQ 37308 • SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • DITCHES • SITE PREPARATION • LAND CLEARING & LEVELING • DRIVEWAYS • DRAIN FIELDS LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED DICK TITUS – 503-429-1492 57230 Timber Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 DEVLAEMINCK WELL DRILLING FREE ESTIMATES Water Wells Since 1950 • Flow Tests • Domestic & Irrigation • Water Quality Samples • Well Monitoring • Abandonments Repairs on All Leather Goods & More Orthopedic Work ROTOTILLING – FIELD MOWING TRENCHING – DRIVEWAYS BACK HOE SERVICE Call Greg: ALL WORK GUARANTEED 503-324-3503 Open Mon - Sat • 202 S. Main St., Banks Mark A. Benson 503-324-2226 STORAGE, TOO OPEN 10-5 TUES-SAT • 12-4 SUNDAYS • CLOSED MONDAYS RV STORAGE ENCLOSED STORAGE CCB#83667 STEVE HEMEON – YOU CALL, WE HAUL Pit Run Crushed Rock All Sizes PADLOCKS AVAILABLE Licensed & Bonded 503-429-STOR O R 503-429-7867 1-503-647-2864 58605 NEHALEM HWY. S., VERNONIA, OR 97064 1-503-755-2767