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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, July 17, 2008 Did You Know… By Chief Mathew Workman Vernonia Police Department T h e Vernonia Friend- s h i p J a m - boree will be held August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd here in Vernonia. Please be aware that our little town will experience a huge in-flux of people, vehicles, and potential safety concerns. Be aware and cautious when driving around town as there will be numerous pedestrians and very slow traf- fic. Many visitors will be unfa- miliar with our town and will be driving even that much slower. Be patient, courteous, and wel- come the many guests who will be coming to enjoy our commu- nity and hopefully spend mon- ey with our businesses. Some may even want to move here, which will help replace all of the residents we lost after the flood. The last topic I would like to discuss is that of Golf Carts on public streets. Recently I was tasked by the City Council to look into the legalities of allow- ing Golf Carts to be used as transportation on public road- ways. The issue was prompted by concerns received by the council. I proceeded to re- search the issue through Ore- gon Revised Statutes, other police departments, and other Cities who currently allow or regulate the use of Golf Carts in their respective cities. Basically to summarize what I found out; the use of Golf Carts is prohibited on public roadways except for a few ex- emptions. Oregon Revised Statutes allow for the use of a golf cart if the driver has ob- tained a Disability Golf Cart Permit (807.210) from DMV, in lieu of their driver’s license, and they drive on streets no higher than 25 mph. ORS also allows for use of Golf Carts in housing developments adjacent to golf courses where individuals are eligible for membership (810. 070). All of the chiefs who replied to my request advised they DO NOT allow the use of Golf Carts with the exception of a couple of cities that had golf Please see page 19 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