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12 obituaries/classified ads october6 2016 In Memory of... Robert W. Williams II In Loving Memory Robert W. Williams II of Verno- nia, Oregon died peacefully on Septem- ber 28, 2016 at the age of 55. Rob is survived by his wife Natalie, Vernonia; his son Robert Bar- nett, Indiana; stepson Jeffrey Wilder, New Jersey; stepdaughter Beth Wilder, Florida; his sister Karen Hall, Vernonia; and nephews Robert Hall, California and Chris Hall, Nevada. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Robert and Joann Williams. Rob was born on February 20, 1961 in Castro Valley, CA and grew up in Hayward CA. After attending high school he joined the army where he was trained as a Helicopter Maintenance Engineer, serving in Germany. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion. After moving to Vernonia more than 20 years ago he began working for Oregon Steel Mill before opening his own welding and metal fabrication shop, Williams Metal Fab, in Vernonia. His skilled craftsmanship can be found in and around Vernonia. Rob married Natalie Wilder in 2005. They enjoyed friends, family, fishing, and Harley rides. Rob was a wonderful man who has helped others his entire life. He took troubled kids under his wing and taught them how to weld, gave them little jobs to make money, or just a place to hang NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed Home Occupation in the City of Vernonia, Oregon File No. HO-16-001 When: October 20, 2016 at 6:00pm Where: Council Chamber, City of Vernonia, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR Why: Home Occupation Permit Application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia Planning Commission, will conduct a public hearing on a request by Dennis Weller to divide an existing parcel into 3 parcels. The existing parcel has one home that has access off Weed Avenue, the remainder of the parcel is bare land. Two of the new parcels will have access onto Madison Avenue, and one parcel will have access onto Weed Avenue. A tract of land in the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 4 North, Range 4 West of the Willamette Meridian, City of Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon, being more particularly described as follows: Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, Block 14, First addition to Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Vernonia Planning Commission on Thursday, October 20 th , 2016, in the Council Chambers of Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR at or after 6:00pm, at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed home occupation will be heard. A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before the hearing, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue in a hearing, in person or by letter or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue. Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before the hearing. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing to Stephanie Borst at (503) 429-5291 ext. 105, TTY 1-800- 735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bride Street, Vernonia, OR 97064. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. out to stay out of trouble. He would give others the shirt off his back and do any- thing he could to help someone in need. He valued the friendships he made with everyone he met. He was passionate about music, fishing, racing, and any- thing with a motor. A memorial is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2016, 1:00 pm at the Scout Cabin in Vernonia. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rob’s life. Condolences can be sent to Natalie Williams, 17819 Noakes Road, Verno- nia OR, 97064. We would like to thank Clark McGaugh for his care and dedica- tion to Rob. Juanita M. Berndt Juanita M. Berndt, 86, a long- time former resident of the Vernonia community, late of Hillsboro, died Sun- day morning, September 11, 2016 at her home. Services have been held. HELP WANTED KLS Surveying Inc is looking for individuals to join our team. If you enjoy working within a creative, professional environment, we invite you to send us your qualifications. We are currently seeking position as a survey crew chief, office technician and field crew members. Salary is dependent upon experience and education. Preference will be given to candidates who are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic. Successful candidates will have: • A valid Oregon driver’s license • Good organization, note-taking, and writing skills • Be required to pass a drug screening test. Please email resume to dwallace_ kls@msn.com or mail to 1224 Alder Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064 Vernonia School District is cur- rently accepting applications for High School Asst. Boys Basket- ball Coach. For more info please visit www.vernonia.k12.or.us. Vernonia School District is cur- rently accepting applications for a half-time Fiscal Assistant. For more info please visit www.verno- nia.k12.or.us. Juanita M. Berndt Juanita Montangue Berndt was born on June 16, 1930 in Vernonia, Or- egon, the daughter of the late Daniel B. and Florence M. (Montangue) Sabalino. She was raised and received her educa- tion in the Vernonia community. She was united in marriage to Oscar “Bruce” Berndt on December 12, 1975 in Hillsboro, Oregon. Following their marriage they made their home in Vernonia. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Bruce on January 17, 2004 after celebrating over 28 years of marriage together. She worked alongside her hus- band in their excavating company until his retirement. Juanita worked in the Birdseye Cannery, strawberry fields, and orchards. Juanita was a previous member of the Vernonia Bible Church and the Assembly of God Church in Vernonia. She spent many years teaching Sunday school. She was most known for teach- ing Bible Club in her own home. She loved to share her love for the Bible and Jesus with others. She would pick chil- dren up on Sunday and take them home from Bible Club. Juanita did whatever it took to share her Lord with others. Late she moved to the Forest Grove/Hillsboro area and attended nu- merous churches and was faithful to the end until her health kept her from attend- ing. Deeply religious, Juanita was known for showing her faith to others as a true example of God in her life. Among her special interests she enjoyed reading her Bible faithfully first thing in the morning, followed by writ- ing in her journal. Juanita loved garden- ing. When she lived in Vernonia, she had a Bonsai flower garden in her yard. She loved all flowers and every color. Ask her what her favorite flower was and she would say “I love them all.” Juanita continued on page 13 A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory Need more room? 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 See us for the lowest prices GUARANTEED! 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