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The INDEPENDENT, October 6, 2005
Did You Know…
By Chief Matthew Workman
Vernonia Police Department
I hope
everyone
was able
to enjoy
Salmon
Festival
this year.
I was ap-
proach-
ed by numerous visitors who
complimented me on our town
and the people who live here.
Another successful event that
showcased Vernonia and what
a special community we have.
After Hurricane Katrina
struck New Orleans, I received
a call from Louise Hamnett
suggesting that we send all of
the child quilts from our “Village
Kids” program to victims. I
agreed and tasked the Police
Volunteer Pat Stipe to find an
avenue to donate the quilts. Af-
ter several calls, Pat was able
to connect with the Salvation
Army who would send the quilts
down. Pat then drove the quilts
down the hill to be sent to the
New Orleans area. We hope
the quilts were able to provide
several children with warmth
and love during this catastroph-
ic time.
Speaking to the hurricanes,
be wary of the many “scams”
and “phishing” schemes that
are surfacing. Several thou-
sand web sites and phones
scams have duped generous
people out of money intended
for relief efforts. Never give
your personal information out
over the phone. Also, make
sure when you are donating
that you check out the source
to make sure they are rep-
utable and trustworthy. Thieves
prey on our giving and compas-
sionate nature.
My final topic is a warning
about an increase in gasoline
siphoning in the Vernonia area.
The VPD has taken no official
reports but several people have
approached me stating they
believe they had gas stolen.
Keep an eye on your vehicles
and your neighbor’s vehicles.
Also, a locking gas cap can
prevent this crime as well as
criminal mischief.
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