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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, February 21, 2008 Did You Know… By Chief Mathew Workman Vernonia Police Department I hope everyone was able to get out to enjoy the won- derful weather and that tremendous sunshine. For those of you who didn’t remem- ber (me included), the sun is the bright glowing ball in the sky that produces wonderful warmth. What a great pick-me- up given all of the weather is- sues we have been having. With the improved weather also comes increased traffic on the highways. On Sunday my wife and daughter were driving to Portland for a movie casting call and met hundreds of mo- torcyclists coming up Hwy 47 taking advantage of the weath- er. Unfortunately, with the nicer weather also come aggressive drivers. It seems as though some drivers get infected with “Spring Fever” and feel the need to drive extremely fast, out of control, and overly ag- gressively. All too often these drivers cause themselves and others to be in accidents. In a recent Traffic Safety Connection newsletter from ACTS Oregon they describe “Aggressive Drivers” as: having high frustration levels but low concern for other motorists, consider their vehicles as ob- jects and fail to consider the hu- man element involved or the consequences of their actions, and they are characterized by running stop signs, speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, passing on the right, flashing their lights or blowing their horn excessively, and making numerous hand or fa- cial gestures. Please be considerate and patient on our roadways. Re- member, other drivers may not be as comfortable as you on a particular roadway so give them some space. If you aren’t as comfortable on a roadway look for a safe location to turn- out and allow swifter traffic to pass. Remember that good weather is to be enjoyed and should not be a catalyst for ag- gressive driving and accidents. ALE WOODWORKIN D N I G.C NTA O 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 R OBERT J W ATTS C ONSTRUCTION , I NC General Contractor • Excavating • Septic Systems • Site Prep • Trenching • Ponds ph 503-429-5504 cell 503-475-5442 Flagger Certification Classes Available PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB# 166815 STORAGE, TOO Serving the Greater Portland Area OPEN 10-5 TUES-SAT • 12-4 SUNDAYS • CLOSED MONDAYS C ABINETS • C OUNTERTOPS • D OORS W OOD F LOORS RV STORAGE ENCLOSED STORAGE 503-429-9045 Cell 680-5484 • Fax 429-8059 16819 Timber Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB# 123466 PAT’S SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Tank Pumping 1-503-397-4632 LOW, LOW PRICES 24-HOUR SERVICE LOCATED IN ST. HELENS SPECIALIZING IN REMODEL & REPAIR UTILITY SHEDS GARAGES CAR PORTS ADDITIONS DRYROT DRYWALL VINYL “Have Tools Will Travel” WINDOWS & DOORS POLE BUILDINGS ROOFING FENCING SIDING DECKS TILE CCB #85280 Office (503) 429-7009 • Cell (503) 989-9109 New Construction and Remodeling Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, Finish Carpentry & More! Jim Morrison Jr. General Contractor (503) 429-0154 Licensed • Bonded • Insured D ANA L EE E NTERPRISES , I NC . RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Tony Johnson Construction CCB# 112057 PADLOCKS AVAILABLE 503-429-STOR 503-429-7867 OR 58605 NEHALEM HWY. S., VERNONIA, OR 97064 DENNIS ELECTRIC, INC. FREE ESTIMATES 503-429-8930 1-800-439-8930 OUTSIDE PORTLAND METRO AREA Reliable Commercial and Residential Service 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. Licensed & Bonded • CCB No. 19808 Dennis & Schann Nelson • P.O. Box 412 • Vernonia, OR 97064 HEILMANN LAND SERVICES OF OREGON, INC. Operating Oak Ranch Quarry Rock Crushing & Screening Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Located on Apiary Road at mile post 15.5 off Hwy 47 Phone 503-755-2302 Office located at 85223 Strum Creek Rd., Birkenfeld, OR 97016
