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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, August 21,1996 Halaas picked for chaplaincy at Tuality Hospital Dick Halaas is the new chaplain for Tuality Health care, replacing Ray Holder who has retired after 16 years as Tuality chaplain. Chaplain Halaas had al ready become well acquaint ed with Tuality while complet ing an internship toward his recent certification with Hos pital Chaplains of America. He comes to Tuality with more than 30 years of experi ence as a pastor. He also has experience as a volunteer chaplain and an emergency medical technician (EMT), and he has served as presi dent of volunteer chaplains associations. He and his wife Dee are native Oregonians and have spent most of their lives and ministry in the state. They re cently moved to Hillsboro from Vernonia, where he min istered with the First Christian Church and was very in volved in assisting people re cover from the 1996 flood. Chaplain Halaas speaks English, Spanish -- and "Don ald Duck" for the kids. United Way readies next campaign United Way of Columbia County has set a goal of $230,000 for the 1997 cam paign, a 4.5% increase over last year's goal of $220,000. “Our volunteer committee feels this is a realistic goal for our 1997 United Way Cam paign,” noted campaign chair Sandy Goff. “Not only is the overall economy strong but there also continues great need, some of which is the result of the terrible toll the floods and storms took on our county earlier this year. We have a lot of caring volun teers and employers who are motivated to do more for those in need in our commu nities,” explained Goff. The campaign will begin September 3 and continue through November 22. Fire D istrict offers copies of flood video The Vernonia Fire Dept. Flood Video of ‘96 will contin ue to be for sale at the Fire Hall for those who would still like to purchase one. Members of the depart ment would like to thank all of you who have supported their equipment fund, by purchas ing these videos. Michael B. Crawford Upon his death, the family of Jack Wendling placed this flag -sh ap ed flo ra l piece at the new Vernonia Service Memorial. Mr. Wendling was the first veteran to die since the memorial was installed. R E Y N O LD S LAND S U R V E Y IN G , IN C . Air Force Airman Michael B. Crawford has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organi zation, and customs and re ceived special training in hu man relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Commu nity College of the Air Force. Crawford is the son of Leon G. and Michele A. Craw ford of Vernonia. He is a 1994 graduate of Nehalem Christ ian Academy, Birkenfeld. A dress that zips up the back will bring a husband and wife together. Royce and Ruby Newton Newtons observe 50th anniversary Royce and Ruby Newton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, July 28, at the home of Keith and Kathy Brunquist, in Wasilla, Alaska. The Newtons married Au gust 10, 1946, in Vancouver, Washington. They met on a blind date while Royce was in the Navy and Ruby was work ing in Portland. They lived their first 5 years of marriage in Vernonia, where Ruby was raised. Mr. Newton’s family also lived in Vernonia at the time. The couple moved to Alas ka in 1952. They owned and operated R & R Plumbing in Anchorage for many years. They are now retired and re side in Chickaloon, Alaska. A daughter, Darlene Wha ley, and son, Rob, also reside in Chickaloon. Another son, Donald, died in 1981. They have two grandchildren and one great-grandson. COPS o r TMWKS We would like to thank the Jack Wendling family for the lovely floral piece they placed at the base of our new Ser vice Memorial. Thanks, from the People of Vernonia. An Invitation to the Community We extend a warm invitation for you to come and join us on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. for five weeks commencing Sun day, Septetnber 15th, as we seek to open up to you the reason that man is alienated from God and how it is that we become His friends. If you're fed up with an empty meaningless life, this is a series of messages tailor-made for you. Please come and join others from the community who are seeking answers to life's plagu ing questions but who have not been able to come up with any satisfying answers. We sincerely urge our fellow Vemonians to set these five Sunday evenings aside and come and join us. Grace Reformed Baptist Church 500 North Street, Vernonia Pastor DJ Dickey (429-1919) PS. We promise! No pressure to join, no plea for your money, no embarrassing questions asked. Five Sunday evenings that could make a great difference in your life! This time be bold enough to come and join others who have some of the same questions you have about God, about life, and about death. You won t be disappointed if you come with a sincere desire to know God and how He relates to you. There is a Nursery provided for children 3 years of age and under. We hope to see many of you on Sunday, September 15th, at 6:00 p.m. y n w Land Development Consulting s Boundary & Construction • Water Rights Surveys Partitions & Subdivisions • Licensed in OR & WA (503) 397-5516 • Fax (503) 397-5518 Vernonia Preschool k Open House III August 22,1996 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 1996-97 School year starts Sept. 4,1996 Ages 3 - 5 (Must be 3-yrs. old by Sept. 1,1996) H amdulan I nn 8ro 8 B reakfast Next to Vernonia Airport and across the Nehalem River from the Golf Course, in a relaxing, rural setting. Come get acquainted and see what we have to offer. Bring the kids, too. Tuition: $45/month. Classes two days weekly, 9-11:30 a.m. ____ For further information call Dawn Carr: 429-4900 N O T IC E O F N O N - D I S C R IM I N A T O R Y P O L IC Y : Vernonia Primaries, dba Vernonia Preschool, admits students ol anv ra c e c o lo r n a tio n a l • grams and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the’ s c h o o X ^ n ^ d S i n ? color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and other s c h ^ a l ^ Pr ile9er8’ Pr° ’ * °' F ull C ountry B rtakfast * (504)4290409’ fa (503)4290419 ISMOAmmW^Vmuiii^OK^TOM J Parent-Child Preschools of Oregon or referral to parent participation preschools throughout Oregon, contact P.O. Box 1455 Tualatin, Oregon, or call (503) 692-1593
