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The INDEPENDENT, July 5, 2012 Page 17 Roommate guilty in death of Rachel Law Forum will focus on proposal to ship Karin M. Depee, 62, Clark County, Washington, on June 21, pleaded guilty to second- 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. degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 21 months in prison. Depee had been paid to re- mind her roommate, Rachel Law, to take her medication, but was not Law’s caregiver. Depee called Law’s mother, Gail Law, of Vernonia, and told her Law had collapsed. Gail Vernonia Justice Court June 19 - 26, 2012 Cody A. Toward, 26, Vernon- ia, FTA on Possession of <1 oz. Marijuana; 6 month ODL Sus- pension, $1,147 FF&A. Traffic.......................... 4 Dog............................. 1 Law told Depee to call 9-1-1, but Depee did not do so. Evi- dence given at the sentencing indicated that Depee’s mental functioning is at best that of a sixth-grader. Gail Law called 9-1-1 and her daughter was admitted to Southwest Washington Med- ical Center, where she died. The cause of death was given as pneumonia, but was ruled a homicide based on Depee’s “deliberate act of not providing medical treatment”. Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 coal in and out of Columbia County From page 1 ber David Scharf, “education and open public debate. There has been a great deal of confu- sion about what is proposed and how those proposals would be reviewed and regulat- ed. By bringing to the table pro- ponents, opponents and regu- lators we want to help bring some clarity to a complex is- sue. In accord with our belief in inclusive democracy, we hope to create a needed opportunity to hear the voices of Columbia County residents, who would be most impacted by this proj- ect.” “This is part of a discussion about our economic future in this county,” said CCCHD member Bill Blank, “Like many people in the county, we have concerns and questions about how the coal project would im- pact the livability and economic viability of our county.” There will be time for ques- tions and answers, and rele- vant questions that are not an- swered during the forum will be addressed after the event on the CCCHD webpage. This fo- rum is part of the ongoing Kitchen Table Conversations series of CCCHD. Previous topics have included discus- sions of efforts to expand and limit democratic participation in our country, and candidate fo- rums. 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. 5 03- 429 - 5 5 04 • • • • • • Excavating Septic Systems Site Prep Underground Utilities Driveways & Roads Trenching Have power when your neighbors don’t. Generators for Home, Work or Play Service & repair Since 1989 Upgrade your baseboard heat with a Ductless Heat Pump system. Keep your home cool in the summer, and warm in the winter and save energy. Receive $1,000 cash rebate through WOEC. Call for a FREE proposal How Can We Make Your Day More Comfortable? 503-543-5599 PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB 166815 DEQ 38649 Call 503-429-9410 to be here when someone needs to find you. CCB # 76978