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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, July 15, 2004 Did You Know… By Chief Matt Workman Vernonia Police Department Oregon Senate Bill 179, which affects school zone speed limits, went into effect July 1, 2004. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this law, even though the legislative in- tent was to clarify the definition regarding school zone speed limits and when the speed is in effect. As of July 1, in any area that has a designated school zone with a normal speed limit of 30 mph or less, the school zone speed limitations will now be in effect all the time. In other words, twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. In any area where the normal speed limit is 35 mph or higher, the school zone speed limitations will be in effect only when des- ignated. This designation in- cludes, but is not limited to flashing lights, “when children are present” signage, and signs with specific hours. What does this mean for Vernonia? The designated school zone in Vernonia is on Bridge St., running from Grant Ave. by the Mini-Mart to Califor- nia Ave. at the bottom of O-A Hill. Since the normal speed limit through this area is 25 mph, the school zone speed regulation of 20 mph is now in effect all day, everyday. This is regardless of the signs desig- nating “when children are pres- ent.” It might be easier to con- sider the entire designated school zone as having a 20 mph speed limit, all the time. As with any change in the law, we, as police officers, real- ize it will be difficult for the pub- lic to ingrain the new speed ex- pectations into their minds. It can be very easy to assume that, since it is summer, the school zones are not valid. School zones were intended to be observed year around, giv- en the propensity for children to use the facilities in the area of schools. With Senate Bill 179, the legislature was attempting to minimize confusion and in- crease safety around schools. The Vernonia Police Depart- ment will be enforcing the school zone speed designa- tions as required by law. Until the new law is fully established, we anticipate much of the en- See page 19 DALE WOODWORKING N I A .CO NT U O M M Service Directory C ABINET D ESIGN & M ANUFACTURING S INCE 1976 J OEL T EMPLIN CCB #43965 503-429-5436 V ERNONIA , O R 97064 FALL CREEK WOODWORKING WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED & REFINISHED 503-429-4351 Cory Colburn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB #79876 P OPPINO P AINTING FREE ESTIMATES Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB No. 90548 503-429-7101 OUTSIDE PORTLAND METRO AREA Serving the Greater Portland Area Dennis Electric is a family owned & operated electrical contracting company. Our goal is to provide quality electrical service while delivering fair value to our customers. 503-429-9045 Cell 680-5484 • Fax 429-8059 16819 Timber Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB# 123466 ECON-O-FAB Pole Buildings CCB#51042 P.O. Box 6205 Aloha, OR 97006 503-649-5454 FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES 503-805-5286 800-239-8771 “Have Tools Will Travel” Licensed & Bonded • CCB No. 19808 Dennis & Schann Nelson • P.O. Box 412 • Vernonia, OR 97064 CCB #85280 New Construction and Remodeling Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, Finish Carpentry & More! 503-429-8930 1-800-439-8930 WINDOWS & DOORS POLE BUILDINGS ROOFING FENCING SIDING DECKS TILE Office (503) 429-7009 • Cell (503) 369-2048 FREE ESTIMATES Reliable Commercial and Residential Service RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL SPECIALIZING IN REMODEL & REPAIR UTILITY SHEDS GARAGES CAR PORTS ADDITIONS DRYROT DRYWALL VINYL DENNIS ELECTRIC, INC. D ANA L EE E NTERPRISES , I NC . C ABINETS • C OUNTERTOPS • D OORS W OOD F LOORS Tony Johnson Construction Jim Morrison Jr. General Contractor (503) 429-0154 Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB# 112057 PBM Inc. PRECISION BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC. www.PBMaintenance.com Overhead/Garage Door Repair • Welding • Heating/Air Conditioning 503.429.1042 OR 503.708.6809 LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED CCB# 144926 BE HERE WHEN THEY NEED YOU! 7,000 readers see The INDEPENDENT twice a month and when they need service, they use The INDEPENDENT NORTHWEST EXCAVATING SERVICES OR LIC. 106893 DEQ 37308 Service Directory - It Works For Information Call 503-429-9410 DICK TITUS – 503-429-1492 Meyer's Auto Body GARY MEYER LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED 57230 Timber Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 C OMPLETE T T IRE C ARE B C Y Owner Phone: 503-429-0248 493 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 RAIG OLONEN True Value Hardware • 834 Bridge St. • Vernonia Phone / Fax: (503) 429-6364
