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The INDEPENDENT, April 4, 2012 Page 17 Bicycling Vernonia child hit by vehicle in March 18 accident A child riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle, March 18, on Bridge St. near Spencer Av- enue. The Vernonia Police Depart- ment responded to the acci- dent. Their investigation con- cluded that two children on bi- cycles entered Bridge Street from Spencer Avenue without stopping at the stop sign or watching for traffic. As the chil- dren entered the roadway, there was The driver of a vehicle trav- eling West on Bridge St., ap- proaching Spencer Ave., was able to avoid the first bicyclist, but struck the second cyclist, an 11-year-old boy, who was knocked off his bicycle, onto the ground. He was transport- ed to Emanuel Hospital, in Portland, where he was treated for a concussion and kept overnight for observation. No citations were issued and it was determined that the Vernonia Justice Court March 20 - 27, 2012 Vernonia Police Department Mar. 7 – Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card reported on River- side Dr.; being investigated by Wauna Federal Credit Union’s Fraud Dept. Mar. 12 – Burglary and Theft reported on Noakes Rd. after a 660 Stihl Chainsaw, valued at $800, was stolen. Mar. 15 – Julie J. Mickey, 60, Vernonia, arrested on a Misdemeanor Warrant for Ne- gotiating a Bad Check; taken to CCSO jail. – MVA involving vehicle and child on a bicycle at Bridge St. and Spencer Ave.; no citations. (see related story on this page.) Mar. 18 – Theft reported on B St. after a 6-gal gas can ($30 value), a battery charger ($65 value), an arc welder ($160 val- ue) and a welding rod ($50 val- ue) were stolen. Mar. 20 – Violation of a No Contact Order on Cherry St. re- ported; forwarded to Columbia County Juvenile Dept. Mar. 26 – Dustin L. Titus, 28, Vernonia, arrested for Harass- ment and Interference with Making a Report on Rose Ave.; taken to CCSO jail. Traffic............................ 5 Mar. 20 – Sean Anthony Mezyk, 20, Hillsboro, FTA on MIP-alcohol charge; ODL sus- pension, other sanctions pend- ing. Mar. 20 – Elizabeth Marie Gorman, 21, Hillsboro, FTA on MIP-alcohol charge; ODL sus- pension, other sanctions pend- ing. Traffic.......................... 8 Game.......................... 1 driver of the motor vehicle was not at fault. Police/Court Abbreviations Abbreviations: A&D, Alcohol & Drug; DUII, Driving Under the In- fluence of Intoxicants; BUII, Boat- ing Under the Influence of Intoxi- cants; CCSO, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office; DWS, Driving While License is Suspended; MIP, Minor In Possession of Intoxi- cants; MV, Motor Vehicle Acci- dent; PCS, Possession of Con- trolled Substance; ODL, Oregon Driver License; FTA, Failure to Ap- pear in Court; NTSI, National Traf- fic Safety Institute; DA, District At- torney; VIP, Victim Impact Panel; FF&A, Fines, Fees and Assess- ments. Service Directory W illiams M etal F ab Custom Fabrication, Welding & Repairs Including Aluminum & Stainless Steel Custom Garment Printing 711 Bridge St., Vernonia 503-429-8431 (At the cor ner of Bridge & Adams) 503-433-4ART (4278) On the web at www.kaptanskr aft.com 17819 Noakes Rd., Vernonia, Oregon Better power. More choices. Have power when your neighbors don’t. Generators for Home, Work or Play 5 03- 429 - 5 5 04 • • • • • • Excavating Septic Systems Site Prep Underground Utilities Driveways & Roads Trenching PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB 166815 DEQ 38649 Call 503-429-9410 to be here when someone needs to find you.