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16 announcements/obituaries/community june21 2018 Welcome to the World... In Memory of... Cruiz Wayne Barklow Cruiz Wayne Barklow was born to Chuck and Denetta Barklow of Vernonia on May 6 at 5:40 pm at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. Cruiz ar- rived five weeks early, weighing 5 lbs 6 oz and measured 18 1 / 2 inch- es long. Grandparents are Wayne and Sondra Wood, and René and Nena Sears, all of Vernonia. Cruiz joins siblings Charity 20, Court- ney 18, Cutter 15, Jada 12, Tren- ton 9, and Caylee 7. In Memory of... John “Lawrence” Johnston John “Lawrence” John- ston, 87, a longtime resident of the Birkenfeld community, died Tuesday morning, June 12, 2018 at the Veterans Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. A Celebration of Service was held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Vesper Em- manuel Church, 74091 Highway 202 in Birkenfeld, Oregon, with Steve Weller, officiating. Con- cluding Rites and Interment with a Flag Honor Presentation under the direction of the Army-Aircorp followed at the Fishhawk Cem- etery in Birkenfeld, Oregon. Family and friends were invited to attend a reception im- mediately following the cemetery rites, held at the Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department, 12525 Highway 202 in Mist, Oregon. John Lawrence Johnston was born May 19, 1931 in Ves- per, Oregon, the son of the late Everett Johnston and Annie (Nor- dstrom) Johnston. He was raised and received his education in the Birkenfeld community, hav- ing been a graduate of the Jewell High School Class of 1949. He was a Veteran of the Korean conflict, having joined the United States Army in June 1948. Lawrence served until he received his honorable discharge in Sep- tember 1951. Lawrence was united in marriage to Dawn Lousingnont shortly after being discharged. Following their marriage they resided in the Birkenfeld commu- nity, where he had resided since. They later divorced. On September 16, 1989, he was united in marriage to Virginia L. Ardeel in Reno, Ne- vada. They celebrated their 28 th wedding anniversary this past September. Following their mar- riage they made their home in the Birkenfeld community. He had worked as a logger, farmer, horse shoer, and horse trainer. Lawrence had worked for the Allied Logging Company in Birkenfeld and later as a self-employed gypo logger. He also enjoyed farming, having raised and harvested cattle and hay. Lawrence worked as a horse trainer, having owned and operated Johnston Arena. He was still braking horses at the age of eighty. He retired in 2011. Lawrence was a mem- ber of the Cascade Team Penning Association, the Vernonia Ridge Riders, and the National Foun- dation Quarter Horse Associa- tion. He hosted the Annual John- ston Trail Ride and Play Day for over thirty years. Among his special inter- ests he enjoyed hunting, restoring old cars, working with his horses, as well as caring for his many dogs. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Annie Johnston; his sister Clara Laury; and his granddaughter Brandy Johnston. Survivors include his wife Virginia Johnston of the family home in Birkenfeld; his daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Tom Rush of Benton City, Washington; his three sons and daughters-in- law, Calvin and Amanda Johnston of Vancouver, Washington, Scott and Xiaowei Johnston of Fair- banks Alaska, and Dean and Jes- sie Mae Johnston of Birkenfeld; and his stepson John Hergert of Montrose, Colorado. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren and their spouses, J.W. and Nicole Brooks of Goldendale, Washington, Jer- rid Johnston of St. Helens, Calie Johnston of St. Helens, Casey Johnston of Salem, Joel and Ja- mie Johnston of Birkenfeld, and Jalina and Charlie Rohls of La- Grande, Oregon; his seven great- grandchildren, Josie Brooks, Au- drey Brooks, Soren Dotson, Ma- son Rohls, Matty Rohls, Jayden and Payton Johnston; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contribu- tions to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086, in his memo- ry. To sign the online guest book or to send a condo- lence to the family go to www. fuitenrosehoyt,com, Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia is entrusted with the arrangements. Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue on July 5. A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 School Board Report Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owned in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries Accepted Order drawing at no charge online Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Family Owned & Operated Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary continued from page 13 Superintendent Report – Superintendent Aaron Miller reported that the District’s enrollment was 538 students at the end of the year. Miller said three student interns have been select- ed and interviews were being held for the remaining three positions. Six students, two with each entity, will work with the Vernonia School District (maintenence/grounds/ custodial), Upper Nehalem Watershed Council (field and nursery technicians), and Stub Stewart State Park (Ranger assistants). Miller announced three new teachers have been offered positions with the District: Paula Dorry and Te- resa Gore as elementary teachers, and Rebecca Peabody for high school and middle school art. Miller said he and Principal Underwood took part in interviews for the new School Resource Officer posi- tion, which will be shared with the City of Vernonia. A candidate has been identified as the top choice and is go- ing through background checks. Miller said his next Community Chat is sched- uled for Wednesday, June 27 at 12:00 pm at Blue House Café. Board Approves New Hires – The Board voted to ap- prove three new hires recommended by Superintendent Miller: Paula Dorry and Teresa Gore as elementary teach- ers, and Rebecca Peabody for high school and middle school art. Board Approves Contracts – The Board approved a contract with Supervisory Employees for 2018-2021. The contract includes: Business Manager, Administrative Assistant, Fiscal Assistant, Special Education Compli- ance Officer, Maintenance Supervisor, and Food Service Director. The Board also approved a contract with Superin- tendent Aaron Miller through June 30, 2021. The contract calls for a salary of $99,244 for the year 2018-19 and will increase in subsequent years based on COLA awarded to licensed staff through the Vernonia Education Association contract. Board Approved Policy Updates – The Board approved several policy updates. Board approves Out of State Travel for Next Year – The Board approved out of state travel for the AVID team to attend training in Seattle on July 10-12. They also ap- proved travel for the 8 th grade Close Up trip to Washing- ton D.C. and the Senior Trip to California in spring 2019. Board Approves Bond Expenditures – The Board ap- proved a request from Superintendent Miller to approve expenditures above $150,000. Miller said he expects the track/football field project and the four-classroom addi- tion, both of which have an estimated cost of $1.8 million each, will have expenditures above the $150,000 limit. Miller asked for authorization to ensure that projects stay on schedule and are not interrupted while waiting for fi- nancial approval. 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