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The INDEPENDENT, October 3, 2012 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. Vernonia Justice Court September 18 - 25, 2012 Traffic.......................... 17 Dog............................. 2 Page 17 Letters From page 3 Mid-East and North Africa. Let’s face it Brothers and Sisters: There are elements among us and around the World that would like to sup- press our liberties and free- doms, destroy our constitution, not to mention our economy. If this happens, we will no longer be the Republic, or the Ameri- ca, you will recognize!! If the peace-loving citizens of this planet give in to chaos and mayhem-loving radical ex- tremists that wish to censor our right to free speech, then they will be led like a herd of Lem- mings off the proverbial loom- ing cliff. I surely hope this will not become the case!! Those of us who enjoy reli- gious freedoms and liberty, among all the other aspects of American freedoms bestowed upon us, need to rise up and defend them. If we don’t, I fear many generations of our young and innocent will endure the burden of this failure. It is im- perative; we must unite, our voices must be heard! “Let Freedom Ring!” You may, or may not, agree with this writing…you do have that right. However, if we don’t heed the warnings, we may all lose that right and many others very soon! Need I say more?!! Dan Sandrich Vernonia Considers media as “ridiculously biased” To the Editor: I am very frustrated with the media. The bias is ridiculous! Can they be anymore Democ- rat? A Republican makes a True statement, and we have to hear it a million times and how evil he is. Obama says something Untrue, not a word is said on the network news or this paper. Where’s the fair- ness? Gov. Romney said 47% of pop. don’t pay Fed. taxes, (that is a Fact). Some of them won’t vote for him because they like their entitlements, like food stamps and welfare. He said Some, not all. What he said was true. The truth hurts, doesn’t it? A lot of us actually want to work and earn our own way. That is what Romney wants for all able-bodied Amer- icans. Obama wants us to be dependent on Government. In 2010, there were 3.9 mil- lion able-bodied adults on food stamps as opposed to 1.9 mil- lion in 2008. Are we really bet- ter off? Do we want 4 more years of this? No, thank you. I’m tired of the media wor- shipping Obama like he can do no wrong. It’s sickening! Come on people, open your eyes. Look at the economy, unem- ployment rate, gas prices, na- tional debt, grocery prices, and housing market. Not to mention what’s happening with our em- bassies. Take off the blinders, Please see page 18 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 F IVE S TAR E LECTRIC COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL 5 03- 429 - 5 5 04 • • • • • • Excavating Septic Systems Site Prep Underground Utilities Driveways & Roads Trenching PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB 166815 DEQ 38649 503-324-0948 /FIVESTARELECTRIC . ORG/CCB # 158231 Quality work at reasonable prices Call us today! 503-324-0948 Free Estimates Available Residential • Service Calls • Remodel Wiring • New Electrical • Lighting Install • Generator Service & Install Commercial & Industrial • Tenant Improvement’s • New Construction • Remodels • Dental & Medical Systems 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 Call 503-429-9410 to be here when someone needs to find you. CCB # 76978