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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, May 5, 2011 Traffic part of the issue with Transportation Safety Awareness Month From page 16 life is one too many; there are many steps people can take to reduce risks. May is traditionally the kick- off for road construction season in Oregon. Construction work zones will appear on streets, highways and bridges. Bill- boards, bus boards and public service announcements will re- mind people to “Respect the cone zone, better roads ahead.” That means pay atten- tion and slow down in work zones. How Oregonians drive in work zones has a direct im- pact on their own safety, as well as the safety of workers. For 2010, preliminary numbers indi- cate nine people died in work zone crashes. In 2009, the number of fatalities was 18, while in 2008, there were five. All of the people killed were drivers or their passengers. Although the majority of Ore- gonians do buckle up, every year, lack of safety belt use is a major factor in more than half of crash fatalities. For child pas- sengers, it’s especially impor- tant to have the right safety seat or booster seat. According to the Center for Disease Con- trol, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14. Begin- ning May 23, Oregon State Po- lice, county sheriffs’ offices, and local police departments are participating in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, focusing on enforcing Oregon’s safety belt and child occupant protection laws. People who need help with child safety or booster seats can attend a free child safety seat clinic. They’re held throughout the year at fire sta- tions, car dealerships and other locations around the state (see www.childsafetyseat.org for a complete listing). Although the numbers show improvements in many areas of traffic safety, for pedestrians, the number of fatalities is up. Preliminary data shows 62 pedestrian fatalities in 2010 vs. 39 in 2009. Pedestrian fatalities make up 20 percent (62 of 317) of all motor vehicle crash fatali- ties for 2010. Visibility is very important for pedestrian safety. Pedestrians need to take steps to make sure motorists can see them, and motorists need to make sure they see pedestri- See Traffic on page 20 Tony Johnson Construction ALE WOODWORKIN D N I G.C NTA O U O SPECIALIZING IN REMODEL & REPAIR M M Service Directory C ABINET D ESIGN & M ANUFACTURING S INCE 1976 J OEL T EMPLIN CCB #43965 503-429-5504 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 St. Helens-Scappoose Septic Tank Pumping & Drain Cleaning Office 503-397-3172 Cell 503-396-1408 or 503-396-1409 P.O. Box 203 • St. Helens, OR 97051 • • • • • • Excavating Septic Systems Site Prep Underground Utilities Driveways & Roads Trenching PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB 166815 DEQ 38649 P OPPINO P AINTING FREE ESTIMATES Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB No. 90548 503-429-7101 Jim Morrison Jr. General Contractor (503) 429-0154 CCB# 112057 FREE ESTIMATES 503-429-8930 Reliable Commercial and Residential Service SINCE 1981 CONTRACT LOGGING IN OREGON & WASHINGTON CCB #85280 Office (503) 429-7009 • Cell (503) 989-9109 Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, Finish Carpentry & More! DA NELSON LLC CORPORATION “Have Tools Will Travel” WINDOWS & DOORS POLE BUILDINGS ROOFING FENCING SIDING DECKS TILE New Construction and Remodeling Licensed • Bonded • Insured BI G HO R N L OG G I NG UTILITY SHEDS GARAGES CAR PORTS ADDITIONS DRYROT DRYWALL VINYL Emergency Generator Transfer Switches Now New Technology allows for easy “Plug-in” for most home applications Under $1,000 WE BUY TIMBER • 503-324-2422 Licensed & Bonded • CCB No. 19808 VERNONIA, OREGON Dennis & Schann Nelson • P.O. Box 310 • Vernonia, OR 97064 Be here when they need you. The INDEPENDENT Service Directory is the ONLY Service Directory in the Upper Nehalem Valley. Call 503-429-9410 for information. Shafer’s Bus Services Inc Fleet Maintenance School Bus Repair Medium Duty Truck GM 6.2L, 6.5L Cummins 5.9L Ford 6.0L, 7.3L Shop 503-324-0868 John 503-704-7524 Brent 503-476-5825 160 N. Main Banks, OR