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Page 20 The INDEPENDENT, June 5, 2008 Did You Know… By Chief Mathew Workman Vernonia Police Department If you read the c r i m e blotter this week you will get the impres- sion that we have some issues with theft and drugs here in our commu- nity. Though our community is a safe place, I would agree that we are starting to see a slight rise in random thefts, problems with scams/personal informa- tion security, and some drug use issues by our teen age groups. The predominant drug use issues we hear about and deal with continue to be mari- juana and prescription drug use. Prescription drug use has grown at an alarming rate as there seems to be a steady supply of prescription meds making their way into the hands of our teens and other citizens as well. A recent article from the Of- fice of National Drug Control Policy discussed how Teen Marijuana Use Worsens De- pression. Their analysis found that recent data shows that teens were “self-medicating” themselves for depression symptoms with marijuana and other drugs. The study found that teens reported using mari- juana and other drugs to “feel good”, “feel better”, “relieve stress”, and to “cope”. The study also found that self-med- icating would actually worsen depression, lead to more seri- ous mental health issues like schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide. The study also found that three-times as many girls reported being depressed as boys. Often one of the keys to helping a teen with depression or other issues is parental (guardian) involvement/sup- port. Don’t dismiss changes in your teen’s behavior as a “phase,” as there could be more serious issues that need your attention. Make an effort to understand the pressures and influences on young peo- ple. Teens who report having conversations with their par- ents about alcohol and drug Please see page 21 DALE WOODWORKING N I A .CO NT 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 D ANA L EE E NTERPRISES , I NC . STORAGE, TOO Serving the Greater Portland Area OPEN 10-6 TUES-SAT • 12-4 SUNDAYS • CLOSED MONDAYS C ABINETS • C OUNTERTOPS • D OORS W OOD F LOORS RV STORAGE ENCLOSED STORAGE RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 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 PADLOCKS AVAILABLE 503-429-STOR 503-429-7867 OR 58605 NEHALEM HWY. S., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Tony Johnson Construction 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 Do you have a service to offer? Tell people about it in The INDEPENDENT Service Directory Low Rates! Great Results! Call 503-429-9410 for information 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. New Construction and Remodeling Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, Finish Carpentry & More! Jim Morrison Jr. General Contractor Licensed & Bonded • CCB No. 19808 Dennis & Schann Nelson • P.O. Box 412 • Vernonia, OR 97064 (503) 429-0154 Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB# 112057