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In Memory of... Among her special interests, Sandra enjoyed needle work; quilting; knitting; doll making; lace making; hand spinning; playing the piano and working with ceramics. She had won many prizes at Fairs for creations. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Geraldine Worster. Survivors include her husband, Paul D. Wohlfarth, of the family home in Vernonia, Oregon; her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Mitch Thompson, of Forest Grove, Oregon; her son and daughter-in-law, John and Angela Wohlfarth, of Gross Point, Michigan and her two brothers, Jim Worster, of Lincoln, Nebraska and Mike Worster, of Evergreen, Colorado. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Mitchell Thompson; Lawson Wohlfarth; Ethan Wohlfarth; Owen Wohlfarth; Carolyn Thompson and Lorelei Wohlfarth. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Vernonia Christian Church Youth and Family Building “iDream Fund”, in her memory. Tualatin Valley Funeral from the editor In fact, the fundraising has already begun. Thanks to a very generous donation from TNW Firearms, Inc., located right here in Vernonia, the Committee has begun selling 800 raffle tickets at $10 each for a 9mm Aero Survival Rifle. (See ad on page 11.) Tickets are available at Napa Auto Parts, True Value, Strassel Automotive in Banks, Sentry Market and Vernonia Hardware. The funds raised will go towards operations of the Jamboree. The Committee also intends to sponsor a hunter safety class for local residents, organized by Eric Larke, Don Shulte, Joel Glass and Frank Cieloha. The hope is that with a solid funding base the Committee can draw in more events and activities and better promote the event to draw better crowds. One last thing the survey asked: What improvements to Jamboree would people like to see? At the top of that list: more kid’s activities, more vendors, the return of the car show and more music. From what I can see after attending the most recent Committee meeting in October, the Committee has heard you loud and clear. They discussed obituaries/community october17 2013 21 continued from page 20 Portland, OR. Greg graduated from children, Anne Bordal of Phoenix, AR Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of Lake Oswego High School in 1966. He and Max Bordal of Lake Oswego; his the arrangements. 503-693-7965 attended College of the Siskiyous for sister Kristi James of Hillsboro; his niece two years. He became a Journeyman Becky Arthur and grandnephews Ian and Carpenter in 1977. He later moved Ben Arthur. into the tile and marble setting trade. Greg was loved by his family Gregory L. Bordal He worked on many large construction and friends. He was available to all projects and was respected and valued when help was needed. He will be in his trade. He retired from Pioneer deeply missed. Waterproofing in 2011. In lieu of flowers the family Greg enjoyed working on his is requesting donations be made to the property in Birkenfeld. Oregon Humane Society. He is survived by his two A Memorial Service is pending. Gregory L. Bordal, 65, of Birkenfeld, OR passed away September 28, 2013. Greg was born to William and Charolette Bordal, May 19, 1948 in continued from page 3 and agreed to lower vendor rates with the hope of attracting more vendors for the weekend. They have already put out a call for, and have heard back from, numerous new musicians, with the idea of expanding the musical offerings next year. They were also discussing how to attract or create more kid’s activities and finding a suitable spot for the car show. There are a lot of fresh and new ideas being generated by this committee and it is very exciting time for the Friendship Jamboree and Logging Show. It is an integral part of our community and it takes many people in our community to organize it and make it happen. There are lots of ways you can help. One is by buying a raffle ticket and supporting it with needed funding. Another is by joining the Jamboree Committee and volunteering to help make some of the events more successful. There are lots of jobs that need doing and lots of opportunities to volunteer. Scott Laird Editor and Publisher Check out this link for more information and tools to help you prepare! http://www.redcross.org/prepare/nationalpreparednessmonth Church Directory (in alphabetical order) Assembly of God Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 PM Wayne Marr, Pastor 662 Jefferson Avenue 503-429-0373 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 AM Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 AM Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women: 12:10 PM Marc Farmer, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street 503-429-7151 Covenant Church Vernonia Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM John D, Murray, Pastor 359 “A” Street 503-860-3860 Grace Family Fellowship Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday Prayer: 6:15 PM Pastor Greg “Mac” McCallum 957 State Avenue 503-429-6790 Nehalem Valley Bible Church Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:45 AM Wed. Ladies Bible Study: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 AM Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 503-429-5378 Pioneer Baptist Fellowship Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM www.pbfalive.com John Cahill, Pastor 939 Bridge Street 503-429-1161 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15- 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator 960 Missouri Avenue 503-429-8841 Vernonia Christian Church Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service in Youth & Family Center: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org Sam Hough, Pastor 410 North Street 503-429-6522 Vernonia Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School Carl Pense, Pastor 850 Madison Avenue 503-429-1103 Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services Sabbath School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaSDAC.org Larry Gibson, Pastor 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. 503-429-8301
