Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 20, 2006)
Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, July 20, 2006 Kite tubes have been banned in Oklahoma and are a danger here The Oregon State Marine Board, in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, is advising water enthusiasts to use extreme care when using a new towable device called a “kite tube.” “There have been a number of accidents this summer in a handful of states,” said Marty Law, Education and Informa- tion Manager for the Marine Board. “Riders can get injured after falling or being thrown off the kite tube and can plunge 15 feet or more at extremely high speed.” Kite tubes are large, wide, and sometimes saucer-shaped inflatable tubes that are towed behind boats at speeds be- tween 25 to 35 miles-per-hour. The speed of the boat causes the tube to lift into the air with the rider(s) sometimes falling 30 feet or more. This device be- haves just like a regular kite by spontaneously plunging without warning. At least three kite tube fatal- ities have occurred this sum- mer in the U.S., as well as sev- eral dozen injury accidents. In- juries noted include heart and lung trauma, broken neck, back injuries, jaw and other facial fractures, cracked ribs, concus- sions, perforated eardrums and broken limbs. The U.S. Army Corps of En- gineers banned kite tubing on its lakes in Oklahoma and in neighboring states as well. In a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) CEPA fair at County Fair for second year The sirens sound and para- medics jump out of the ambu- lance to assist the injured. It happens every day in Columbia County as emergency services personnel respond to various types of emergencies. The re- sponse time and first-class Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 $4.50 for the first 10 words, then just 10¢ for each additional word care often mean the difference between life and death. The CEPA Expo fair pro- vides an opportunity for the public to learn who our emer- gency response agencies are and what you can expect from them in times of crisis. The Expo will be held Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, at the Co- lumbia County Fairgrounds during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo. According to Sally Jones, administrator for Columbia 9-1- 1 Communications, “The CEPA Expo is one of the most inform- ative ways for people of all ages to learn about emergency response in their communities.” Demonstrations will begin at 10:00 a.m. daily with the first being a Life Flight helicopter Banks Pharmacy New Ownership Come meet M ar k S argeant, RP H Full-service pharmacy with hometown service! 10 am to 6 pm Monday - Friday 10 am to 2 pm Saturday Most major insurance plans accepted Located at Oak Village Center in Jim’s Thriftway 503-324-5780 503-324-5410 (fax) taking part in an extrication ex- ercise. On Saturday the U.S. Coast Guard will bring in their helicopter. Other demonstrations will in- clude a look at law enforcement tactical entry teams, boating safety tips, fire suppression demonstrations and special- ized rescue teams. “This event gives us a chance to see the varied capa- bilities of emergency respon- ders and agencies in our coun- ty while helping us to better un- derstand ways to keep our communities safe,” said CEPA facilitator Jim Huff. Admittance is included in your ticket to the Columbia County Fair. Seniors (60 and over) get reduced rates. Chil- dren can participate in the CEPA passport contest and be eligible for gift certificates and a grand prize drawing for a bi- cycle. warning on kite tubes, released June 30, they noted that possi- ble reasons for incidents and injuries include a rider’s difficul- ty controlling the tube, a boat operator’s inexperience, and how the tube reacts in certain weather conditions. Conditions of highest concern to the CPSC are wind gusts that can cause the tube to spin out of control, or sudden stopping or slowing by the boat operator. According to the CPSC, slowing can Yoga workshop held on breathing Cedar Mist Studios hosted a workshop on breathing, con- ducted by Britt Benson Steele, Larry Steele, and Heather Lewis on July 10. The workshop was filled with enthusiastic students partici- pating in learning about their breath – the basic nourishment for life. Without learning how to sustain rich deep breathing throughout life, many of us may experience low energy, anxiety, illness and disease. Workshop attendees learned about three- part breathing techniques used in Yoga. They also did simple yoga postures, using the breathing techniques. From a yogic perspective, breath is composed not only of oxygen, the nutrient required for every cell in your body, but the breath can also be thought of as the rich, life force that keeps each of us energized and full of a zest for life. The workshop experience with Lar- VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access • Commercial Rates FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 Gift Certificates Available 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 bankspharmacy@yahoo.com 040506 cause the tube to nose dive and hit the water, or allow the tube rider to continue past the top of the boat and hit the tow- ing boat, another watercraft or other objects such as a bridge. “We want boaters in Oregon to know how potentially dan- gerous this apparatus is, and to seriously consider the amount of risk involved.” Law added. For more information, go to www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) ry, Britt and Heather, was con- sidered an energizing experi- ence and accepted whole- heartedly by all. Most participants had no idea how much the breath sus- tains and improves their diges- tion, glandular functions, and over-all state of well-being. Heather and Britt went into de- tail on the physiological effects of using the breath properly, and participants left with a much more comprehensive un- derstanding of the importance of breathing deeply and fully. A follow-up session on “Lifestyle Effects of Effective Breathing” will be conducted on Monday, August 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Also look for “Mindful Eating” and a number of other health and fitness re- lated workshops in the future. Workshops are posted on the Cedar Mist Studios website, www.Cedarmiststudios.com, or call Deborah Steffen, RYT, at 503-429-2103. Cedar Mist Stu- dios has regularly scheduled Hatha Yoga classes.
