Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, April 2, 2009 Letters quently requiring another major reconstructive surgery, fol- lowed by a period of three months healing time. From start to finish, the Doctor ex- pects David to be off work for a period of one year. David Borders grew up in Vernonia, son of Bob and JeanAnn Borders. He did a lot of logging in this community be- fore moving into the ceramic tile business. Luckily, being self employed, David carried major medical insurance, so the ma- jority of surgical expenses are covered. Then comes the reali- ty of co-pay percentage, travel expenses, prescriptions, and the needs of everyday life. We are trying to help David and his wife of seven years, Lisa, who herself has limita- tions due to MS, make it through the next months with- out David’s income. Every 3rd week of his chemo treatment requires a 5-day stay in Boise Idaho, where the treatments are being administered. With that stay comes a whole host of other travel related expenses. Many Vernonia residents have been asking how they can help, so we are trying to pro- vide as many avenues as pos- sible to bring peace to the hearts of those individuals and to David and Lisa as well. Prayers, cards, and letters of support, so warmly received, can be sent to their mailing ad- dress: 1445 4th St., Baker City, OR 97814. Cash donations of any size can be made at any US Bank branch. Simply ask to make a donation to the ”David Borders Donation Account“. A letter from Dr. Pommier is on file with the Vernonia Branch to verify From page 2 ity to manage cougars under its current authority, which uses volunteer agents to reduce cougar populations in targeted areas when it is warranted. Currently, numerous game management units meet the criteria for cougar reductions, but ODF&W has been overly cautious in conducting reduc- tions. This is another fight that has been going on for a long time; unfortunately, there is no light at the end of the tunnel. One thing is certain though, with fewer and fewer big game animals to pursue, there will be fewer sportsmen willing to shell out money for licenses and tags and the burden for wildlife management will be forced back upon the general public. Maybe the Ways and Means committee might want to think about that! ANNOUNCEMENTS CLASSES SERVICES RENTALS RENTALS Oregon state law requires anyone who contracts for construction work to be licensed with the Construction Con- tractors Board. An active license means the contractor is bonded and insured. Verify the contractor’s CCB li- cense through the CCB Consumer Website www.hirealicensedcontractor. com. NRA handgun safety course. Meets concealed handgun requirements. 503-709-1878 or www.abcforlife.net. BTFN -------------------------------------------------- Child and infant babysitting safety course. 503-709-1878 or www.abcfor life.net. BTFN KARMEL’S FLOWER PATCH From page 21 Please mark May 16 on your calendar and plan to come out and make this the largest vol- unteer day we have had. Delores Webb Vernonia Pride Account set up to aid former Vernonia man To the Editor: A donation account has been opened at the Vernonia branch of US Bank for David Borders, who had major ab- dominal cancer surgery at OHSU on Jan 6, 2009. According to Dr. Rodney Pommier at the surgical oncol- ogy division of OHSU, David will now undergo a 3-month pe- riod of chemotherapy, subse- this information and qualify this account. Rhonda Persyn Vernonia Ike Says… Izaak Walton League, Nehalem Valley Chapter meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 503-428-7193 for location. Action Ads CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all of our friends, fam- ily, golf course members, and all of the Vernonia community for the prayers, cards, flowers, food, and compassion during our time of sorrow for the recent passing of our beloved father, Fred Fulmer III. 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