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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 21, 2005)
By Chief Matthew Workman Vernonia Police Department Just a reminder that the 1 st Ver- n o n i a National N ig h t Out cele- b r a t io n will be August 2, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Park. The Vernonia Fire Department, Metro West Ambulance, Ameri can Red Cross, Columbia County Sheriff's Office will all be participating. Life Flight pos sibly could be landing if sched uling works out. I have received several prize donations for the free drawings throughout the evening, including a $50 gift card to Target! Come out for free food and a chance to take a stand against crime and vio lence! I had an article topic request from a citizen the other day. She brought her dog into the station that had been attacked and severely injured by a fami ly of raccoons. On July 4, we had a young girl bitten by a “friendly” raccoon at Anderson Park and other reports of baby opossums and skunk families around the area. The police de partment often gets calls about these types of animals in and around people’s property. r le a s e r e m e rn u e r uie&t# enn- mals are wild regardless of how friendly or affectionate they may appear. They are also somewhat protected by Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) statutes. According to the ODFW you can’t even trap these animals without a permit from their office. Also remem ber it is illegal to discharge a firearm within the city limits. Of course, if the animal is attack ing you or your pets you are al lowed to responsibly protect yourself. To discourage nomadic ani mals like raccoons, skunks, and opossums seeking resi dence around your home, make sure you secure all possi ble food sources. Make sure garbage is in sealed containers and don’t leave pet food out. If you want more information on dealing with wild animals or you need assistance you can call See page 20 « B POPPINO P ainting FREE ESTIMATES C abinet D esign & M anufacturing S ince 1976 J oel T empun CCB #43965 503-429-7101 V ernonia , O r 97064 FALL CREEK WOODWORKING GARAGES CAR PORTS ADDITIONS ROOFING FENCING SIDING DRYROT DECKS TILE VINYL Office (503) 429-7009 • Cell (503) 369-2045 jo 1-800-439-8930 C o ry C o lbu rn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, O R 97064 • C C B #79876 >_ Reliable Commercial and Residential Service 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. C abinets • C ountertops • D oors W ood F loors • commercial 503-429-9045 Gent (503) 4 2 9 -0 1 5 4 Licensed • Bonded • insured PBM lllC. Dennis & Schann Nelson • P.O. Box 412 • Vernonia, OR 97064 16819 Timber Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB# 123466 For Service Call 503-429-4674 Kevin 503-803-5572 or Al 503-913-6838 Ouerhead/Garage Door Repair • Heating/Air Conditioning After Hours: 503.708.6809 LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED CCB# 144926 17240 Noakes Rd.,Vernonia ECON-O-FAB GARY MEYER Pole B uildings Owner Phone: 503-429-0248 ■ WI TAKE THtOrNTSOUT or ACCIDENTS 493 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 Precision Building Maintenance, INC. w w w .P B M ain ten an ce.co m M eyer's A uto B ody IVe Repair Diesels Big & Small. Pickups • Log Trucks and Heavy Equipment ( ( B# 11205 503.429.1042 Licensed & Bonded • CCB No. 19808 Cell 680-5484 • Fax 429-8059 Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, Finish Carpentry & More! Jim M o rriso n Jr. OUTSIDE PORTLAND METRO AREA D ana L ee E nterprises , I nc . JHí-í’ . New Construction and Remodeling 503-429-8930 503-429-4351 CCB #85280 “ Have T ools Will T ravel” FREE ESTIMATES INSTALLED 8 REFINISHED residential WINDOWS & DOORS POLE BUILDINGS UTILITY SHEDS DENNIS ELECTRIC, INC. WOOD FLOORS a irrw im rT T SPECIALIZING IN REMODEL & REPAIR DRYWALL Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB No. 90548 503-429-5436 Tony Johnson Construction CCB#51042 P.O. Box 6205 Aloha, OR 97006 _ _ _ — g n . j i 5 0 3 -6 4 9 -5 4 5 4 Can’t find The INDEPENDENT ? Call 503 429-9410 to arrange lor Home Delivery— just $15 per year!
