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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 18, 2012)
The INDEPENDENT, July 18, 2012 Governor sets up new Task Force Governor Kitzhaber has signed an Executive Order es- tablishing a new Oregon Do- mestic Violence Prevention and Response Task Force. The group will be formed over the next two months and begin meeting in September. “Despite efforts around the state devoted to preventing do- mestic violence and supporting victims of abuse, Oregon con- tinues to see an increase in do- mestic violence, putting too many people at risk,” said Gov- ernor Kitzhaber. “The effect on individuals and children is a tragedy, while the overall im- pact on communities is pro- found and unacceptable.” The effects of domestic vio- lence include personal injury, homelessness, lost work time and productivity, alcohol and other drug abuse, increased health care costs, adverse im- pacts on children, and denial of See Domestic on page 10 24 Years Ago This Month The July 28, 1988, issue of The Independent included the following news story on page 16: As many Vernonia area res- idents are signing petitions asking the state Highway Divi- sion to straighten two danger- ous curves on Highway 47, an- other accident occurred, July 12, at the bridge crossing the Nehalem River .9 miles south of town. Lorna Mae DuPuis, 19, of Vancouver, Washington, re- ceived multiple lacerations and a fractured wrist when her southbound 1971 Mercury Capris crossed over the center line into the path of a north- bound 1977 Dodge pickup. DuPuis was transported to Oregon Health Sciences Uni- versity Hospital by Vernonia ambulance and Life Flight, af- ter she was finally extricated from her mangled auto by members of the Vernonia Fire Department. DuPuis was re- leased from OHSU Hospital on July 16. The driver of the pickup, David W. Kolko, 32, of Rio Vista, California, was unin- jured. His passenger, David Frost, 30, of Vernonia, was treated for minor injuries and released from St. Vincent Hos- pital. At the time of the bridge’s construction, the north end was aligned with the roadway. The south end was designed to connect with a straight road, but the necessary roadwork was never done resulting in narrow, sharp “S” curve be- tween two stretches of straight highway. Larry Bernardi, of Vernonia, has spearheaded a drive aimed at getting the road straightened. The City of Ver- nonia, Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce, Vernonia Chap- ter of Associated Loggers, and the local unit of Oregon Forest Products Transportation Asso- ciation have all endorsed the road straightening. Petitions are available at several local businesses, in- cluding Brunsman Hardware, Western Auto, Sam’s Food Store, MiniMart and Mario’s Cafe. Page 9 Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay Mainly this is an open Goodbye letter to the Golden Oldies Band at the Senior Center and all of my friends there. No, I’m not ill or moving, it’s just that my treatment days have been shifted to Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, at my request. Why? A good question, but the answer is long and drawn out so I’ll just say it uncomplicated several things that keep popping up in my daily scheme of life so I have hopefully fixed it. I will definitely miss the follow- ing people; “Sleepy Time Gal”, “From a Jack to a Queen”, “The Sheik”, “Humpty Dumpty Heart”, “Gathering Flowers for the Masters Bouquet”, the Harmonica solos, and “One Tin Soldier Rode Away”. Plus, the many more songs we all join in when they played “Roll Out the Barrel” and many, many more good old tunes that soothe the soul. Gee Whiz…A girl just won the Pro Stock Car Race. First one ever. Now they can’t say it’s a man’s sport anymore. The 4th of July has come and gone, T.V. says it’s going to be HOT for 9 days – time will tell. Vernonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue Golf Benefit I’m into my new schedule now, same help but many new faces fill the chairs around me, but we all have to adjust to a lot of new challenges (out of our comfort zone) most every day. Life is dull, isn’t it? That is, if you let it be. But, I don’t like Life, cereal that is. Ho Ho. A group of us ladies took a trip to Multnomah Falls Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful sight, even if there were about a million people there to feel the cool spray of the water as it plunged down into the pool. How long has it been since you just took a day off and went out to see the won- ders of na- ture? Gas ain’t cheap, but life can pass us by too quickly. I’m off to hear blue grass tonight. Bye now. $4 OFF C O U PO N P URCHASE OF $20 OR MORE * Try our Fine Candies and Chocolates Open: Mon - Fri 9 to 5, Sat 10 to 4 2017 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens Phone 503-366-9602 * Discount excludes musical accessories. Expires 7-31-12 Please join in supporting “Toy & Joy” to purchase toys for local kids for Christmas VERNONIA FRIENDSHIP JAMBOREE WEEKEND August 5th 2012 @ 7:30am Vernonia Golf Course 15961 Timber Road East, Vernonia, Format: Scramble, Shotgun Start 4 person teams Entry Fee: $ 95.00 per person or $350.00 per foursome Due by: July 29, 2012. Before July 1st receive an additional $10 off per person Entry Fee includes: Green fees, 1 Cart per team, Gift Bag, Team Photo, Surf & Turf Brunch and Raffle Ticket. Brunch, Raffle & Awards following the tournament. Individual registrations are welcome. Make checks payable to the Vernonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association 501c3 Tax deductible For more information, please contact Randy Carlton at: 503-429-8252 or 503-791-8309 Email: vernoniagolfbenefit@gmail.com