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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, October 18, 2007 Jones has long history as a public safety advocate From page 1 trainer and supervisor in Clackamas County, developing their first training manual and landmark map, helping to de- velop one of the nation’s first emergency medical pre-arrival instruction programs, and initi- ating a law enforcement women’s association. Jones served as President of the Board of Directors of Clacka- mas Women Services during the establishment of its first shelter for battered women and children. Jones was also a fos- ter parent during this time. From 1989-1990, Jones was appointed Executive Director of the Oregon Lifebelt Committee, responsible for coordinating the volunteer signature collection for Oregon’s safety belt law, working with medical profes- sionals and other traffic safety advocates. She and Dr. John Tongue were the campaign managers when the initiative A smiling Jones accepts her Lifetime Achievement award qualified for the ballot and was successfully passed by Oregon voters. She then briefly worked with the National Highway Traf- fic Safety Association providing assistance to the traffic safety programs in the states of Mass- achusetts and Oklahoma. Jones was hired as the first administrator of Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District in March of 1991. The District has seen activity levels quadruple since her arrival, and many changes made to address the needs of the county’s citizens and public safety providers. She said, “I am very fortunate to work with a great team of people, dedicated to providing excellent service with common sense and using conservative resources. We have been able to accomplish much for our citi- zens and public safety part- ners. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work here.” Since coming to Columbia County, Jones has served as the first 9-1-1 representative on the Board of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), appointed by Governor Barbara Roberts in 1993. She received the DPSST Loaned Executive Management Assistance award in 1996. Jones was a member of a group that developed the first critical incident debriefing Community Calendar VERNONIA Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 p.m., Head Start Bldg. American Legion Post #119 2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 627 Adams Avenue Arts & Crafts Society 2nd Thursday 2:00 p.m., City Library Booster Club 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m., VHS Library Boy Scout Troop 201 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m., Scout Cabin Boy Scout Troop 860 Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., LDS Church Cemetery Beautification Comm. 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m., City Hall CERT 4th Wednesday For Info Call 503-429-3018 Chamber of Commerce 2nd Wednesday For Info Call 503-429-6081 Community Coalition 2nd Monday 12:30 p.m. School District Ofc. Cub Scout Pack 201 Scout Cabin For Info Call 503-429-4250 Friends of the Library 1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Vernonia Library Girl Scouts, Neighborhood 4-2 For Info Call 503-819-0143 Hands On Art Committee 1st & 3rd Thursdays 4:00 p.m., City Hall Izaak Walton League 3rd Thursday For location call 503-429-7193 Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Buckhorn Restaurant Municipal Airport Committee 4th Thursday 7:00 p.m., City Hall Narcotics Anonymous Saturdays 7:00 p.m., Head Start Bldg. Pioneer Museum For Info Call 503-429-3713 Public Works Committee 4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Cares Directors For Info call 503-429-1414 Vernonia City Council 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Community PTA 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., WGS Library Vernonia Grange 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m., Grange Hall Vernonia Health Center 2nd Monday 6:00 p.m., 510 Bridge St. Vernonia Learning Center 1st Wednesday 6:00 p.m., VLC Vernonia Parks Committee 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Planning Comm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Pride 3rd Thursday 1:00 p.m., City Hall Vernonia Ridge Riders Last Thursday 7:00 p.m., Senior Center Vernonia RFPD Board 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station Vernonia School Board 2nd Thursday 6:00 p.m., District Office Vernonia Sr. Center Board 2nd Friday 1:00 p.m., Senior Center Vernonia Transfer Station 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Behind VHS Vern. Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. 1st Thursday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m., Fire Station WOEC Directors 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., WOEC S 7 14 21 28 M 1 8 15 22 29 “The messenger should be shot” program for dispatchers. She taught health and wellness at the DPSST Telecommunicator Basic Academy for 3 years. Jones was chair of the first state APCO-NENA awards committee from 1992-1995 and chair of the first APCO-NENA legislative committee from 1992 to present and 2004 APCO-NENA President. In 1993 she was elected to the Board of Directors of Special Districts Association of Oregon, was Board President from 1998-2000, and is now Chair of the Board of Trustees of Spe- cial Districts Insurance Ser- vices. She received a Distin- guished President pin as 2005- 6 President of the St. Helens Kiwanis Club. Jones is an ac- tive member of the Clatskanie United Methodist Church and lives outside of Rainier with her husband, Louis Jones. OCTOBER T W 3 2 10 9 16 17 23 24 30 31 From page 1 The councilor reports mostly had to deal with the resignation issue. Councilor Brett Costley vehemently said, “When the messenger is lying, the mes- senger deserves to be shot,” apparently in reference to a statement made earlier in the meeting by Editor Rebecca McGaugh that, “Just because you don't like the message, doesn't mean you should shoot the messenger.” Councilor Shirlee Daughtry said, “I hope when we leave here things will be a lot better. What happened here needed to be said but I hope it makes a difference. I’ve been hurt and ashamed by what’s been happening.” The next council meeting will be November 5, at City Hall, starting at 7:00 p.m. Keep Halloween Safe - Watch for Children 2007 T 4 11 18 25 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S M 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 NOVEMBER 2007 T W T F 1 2 7 8 6 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 S 3 10 17 24 S M 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 MIST-BIRKENFELD M-BRFPD Board Business Mtg. 2nd Tuesday M-BRFPD Board Workshop 4th Tuesday M-B Ambulance Drill 1st & 2nd Thursdays M-B Fire Drill 1st & 2nd Wednesdays M-B Helping Circle 2nd Monday M-B SAR Drill 3rd Wednesday M-B Volunteer Assoc. 1st Tuesday Natal Grange 2nd Wednesday T.O.P.S. Mondays Upr Nehalem Watershed Council For date call 429-2401 DECEMBER 2007 T W T F 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 S 1 8 15 22 29 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:30 p.m., Natal Grange Hall 6:00 p.m., Main Fire Station 7:00 p.m., Main Fire Station BANKS Alcoholics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church American Legion Post #90 2nd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., Main Street Post Banks City Council 2nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m., City Hall Banks Fire District #13 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Station 13 Banks Library Commission 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Library Banks Planning Commission Last Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Hall Banks School Board 2nd Monday 7:30 p.m., Jr. High Library Banks Youth Group Sundays, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., UMC Youth Bldg. Chamber of Commerce 1st Thursday 12:30 p.m., Fire District Office CPO 14 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m., City Library Friends of the Library 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., City Library Lions Club 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m., Brown Derby Sunset Park Assoc. 3rd Wednesday 8:00 p.m., Gun Club T.O.P.S. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Administration Bldg. COLUMBIA COUNTY (All meet in St. Helens unless otherwise noted.) Board of Commissioners Wednesdays 10 a.m., Courthouse Citizens for Senior Justice 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Sunset Park Church Columbia Soil & Water District 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., NRCS , 2514 Sykes County Fair Board 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m., Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg. County Parks Commission 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m., 1054 Oregon St. Mental Health Advisory Comm. 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m., 2nd Floor, Courthouse Comm. on Children & Families 3rd Thursday 5:30 p.m. OSU Ext., 550 N. Hwy. 30 Local Alcohol & Drug Plann. Comm. 2nd Tuesday 3:00 p.m., 2nd Floor, Courthouse Organizations and meeting dates not listed may be included by calling 429-9410 or by mail to The INDEPENDENT, 725 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.
