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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT November 21, 2001 Obituary NANCY B. SADLER Nancy Byers Sadler, 82, Forest Grove, died November 2, 2001. A pri vate graveside service was held No vember 5 in Riverview Cemetery in Portland, with the Rev. Brian Shimer of the Banks Community United Metho dist Church, officiating. Mrs. Sadler was born January 14, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edgar S. and Birja Wilkins Byers. She grew up in Cleveland. In 1941, she married Kenneth B. Sadler. They lived in Cleveland until 1963, when they moved to Lake Os wego. In 1998, she moved to Beaver ton and in 1999 she moved to Forest Grove. She worked as a sales representa tive and women’s clothing model for Hallie Brothers in Cleveland. Mrs. Sadler was a member of the Portland Symphony Auxiliary and the Lake Oswego Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998; and her sister. Survivors include two daughters, Ellen N. Sadler of Banks, and Jennifer L. Sadler of Portland; three sons, Rus sell K. Sadler of Portland, and Kenneth B. Sadler, Jr. and Timothy E. Sadler, both of Hyannis, Mass.; one sister, Bar bara McBryde of Montgomery, Ala.; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to The Nature Conservancy, 821 S.E. 14th Ave., Portland, OR 97214. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. H. EDWARD “ED” BERG Herbert Edward “Ed" Berg, 81, Jew ell, died October 28, 2001. A celebra tion of his life was held November 3 in Jewell. Mr. Berg was born October 19, 1920, in Fossil, to Herbert and Edna Grover Berg. He graduated from Sea side High School and attended Oregon State University until entering the U.S. Army Air Corps. After World War II, he worked for Crown Zellerbach as a log scaler. From 1952 to 1962, he owned Pacific Hardware. He then worked as a sales manager for Ernie Garcia Ford. In 1981, he married JoAnn Forres ter. They built Faraway Farms, which they managed until 1994, when they re tired to Jewell. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Jerry Brown, in 1994. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Janis Olstedt of Jewell, and Cathy Coleman of Molalla; three step sons, Jeff Brown of Warrenton, Steve Brown of Oregon City, and Scott Brown of Astoria; a stepdaughter, Sally Brown of Portland; 12 grandchildren and sev en great grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to Seaside Kids. LETHA C. SHIRK Letha Cincinati Shirk, 76, Forest Grove, died November 6, 2001. Funer- c o n & FAX SERVICE The INDEPENDENT 725 Bridge St., Vernonia 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -9 4 1 0 Action Ads al services were held November 9 at Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home, with Rev. Russell Hilsinger, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Forest Grove, officiating. Private family inter ment was in Forest View Cemetery. Mrs. Shirk was bom September 8, 1925, in Lexington, Okla., to Virgil Glenn and Mary Jane Burton Glenn Smith. She grew up in Shafter, Calif. She attended nursing school in Long Beach, Calif. In 1949, she married Lorenzo B. Shirk, Jr. They lived in Gaston and Banks before moving to Forest Grove in 1952. Survivors include her husband; a son, Larry J. of LaPine; a daughter, Carol A. Gray of LaPine; a foster son, Gary Losey of Gaston; a foster daugh ter, Carolyn Losey Christenson of San Diego, Calif.; nine grandchildren; six foster grandchildren; nine great grand children; three brothers, Dear! Glenn of Chula Vista, Calif., Earl Glenn of Bak ersfield, Calif., and Charlie Glenn of Porterville, Calif.; a sister, Cathryn Wil son of Forest Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter, 1650 NW Naito Park way, Suite 190, Portland, OR 97209. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CONNIE DAVIS Connie R. Caldwell Davis, 53, Man ning, died November 7, 2001. Funeral services were held November 10 at Bronleewe-Bass Funeral Home in Hills boro. Entombment was in Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum in Hillsboro. Mrs. Davis was bom April 11, 1948, in Portland to Robert Gordon and Ina Margaret Moser Caldwell. She grew up in Tigard. She attended Oregon State University for a year and took classes at Portland Community College. In 1983, she married Randy Davis. They sold flowers at the Hillsboro Farmer's Market every season since the market opened 11 years ago. She worked in the Medical Records Depart ment at Providence St. Vincent Hospi tal. She retired in September. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Karma Lotina of Aloha; a step-daughter, Summer Davis of Salem; one grandchild; her mother, Ina M. Walker of Hillsboro; and a brother, Robert Gordon Caldwell, Jr. of Forest Grove. Bronleewe-Bass Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. "A Trusted ffeme in fu n e ra l Service" a m p w iO T E g | COLUMBIA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE Support Staff needed for up to 40 (flex ible) hours per week. Beautiful 16-bed Psychiatric Residential Facility for ac tive adults ranging in age from 18 through 65, with a major mental ill ness. Also, Chemical Dependency Residen tial Treatment Facility. Applicants must possess the following skills: •Excellent people skills to assist clients with daily living needs, transportation and recreational activities; •Experience in meal preparation and cleaning required; •Ability to remain calm in high stress & crisis situations required; •Valid drivers license, good driving record and proof of current auto insur ance; •Must be able to understand and com municate in the English language; •High School diploma/GED preferred; •CPR certification required, or ability to obtain, if hired. Salary range: On-Call $8.97-$9.62 per hour, DOE Columbia Community mental Health is a Drug-Free Workplace Please send cover letter and resume to: P. 0 . Box 1234, 105 So. Third, St. Helens, OR 97051 or send resume RTF format to HumanResources@ccmhl.com B11/07-11/21 UVBSTOCB IDSCBUAN800S FOB SALS AQHA 1982 Chesnut mare. Easy keeper. Shown, ridden trails and beach. Loads, hauls, clips and bathes. $2,500. 503-324-8502. B11/21 Public Works to hold Silent Auction on Saturday, December 15, at the wa ter plant from 9-11 a.m. List of auction items and directions to water plant may be obtained at Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street. Don’t miss this auction LOTS of good stuff! B11/21 u u I MIKE JAMES HORSESHOEING 503-429-4017 ITOWOTITO 88 Pontiac Bonneville. Needs trans mission. Will trade on pick-up. Call 503-429-4658. B11/21 MXSCBUANSOOS WANTED ............... - -.......... - -......... — ■ - W A N T E D : C a s h p a id fo r old Christmas ornaments, old Ver nonia area advertising (signs, old calendars), old baskets, clocks, old tools, old kitchenware, old furniture, old radios, logging pictures, old pic tures of the Vernonia area, bear traps, wolf traps, hunting knives, In dian artifacts, old paintings, pre 1920 postcards, old coffee tins, cof fee grinders, old ammunition boxes, old lamps, wagon wheels, iron wheels, old iron toys, tin toys, trains, old marbles, teddy bears, dolls, old quilts, samplers, old crocks, old horse drawn farm equipment, anvils. 503-429-1608 days or evenings. If no answer, leave mes sage. I will get right back to you. BTFN Thought for the week: Anyone who keeps a chip on his shoulder isn't chopping much wood. CI&DOFTBimS I would like to thank all the wonder ful people of Vernonia who sent me such beautiful flowers and cards while I was in the hospital after my accident. I am happily home, once again, with my garden and animals. I am sure my recovery has been hastened by the kind thoughts and wishes from every one. Again, thank all of you. Sincerely, Vivian Cosnett Vernonia P11/21 Gutter cleaning, leaf raking, general yard maintenance. Call Bob or There sa at 503-429-4658. B11/21 fuiten, fose &9toyt Privately owned Not a funeral home or cemetery funeral Monte Personal home visits at no extra charge S e co n d C jeneration f a m i l y O w n e d & O p e ra te d DERREL&DEANN ROSE JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE-HOYT TINA ROSE-REYNOLDS AARON DUYCK, ROSS MATHEWS Attendant: RAY PELSTER 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vem........ 429-6611 Prices start at $320 including design and lettering Wendy Sears 503-429-1523 Quality Sandy Loam Top Soil, crushed rock, plus beauty barkdust and grass hay. Steve Hemeon, 503- 755-2767 BTFN CATALOG ORDERS Avon • Watkins • Home Interiors Home & Garden • Collectibles, etc. COUNTRY KITCHEN 503-429-6523 BTFN LOST YOUR DOG? Call the Columbia County Animal Shelter in St. Helens at 503-397-3935. Recycle y o u r m agazines at St. Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, or at Vernonia laundromat daily. Questions? Call 503-429-8092 or 503- 429-8841. | MIST LOST: Black metal, square grate, 5th-wheel tailgate off pickup. Possi bly lost on Pebble Creek Mainline off Scappoose Vernonia Hwy the morn ing of 11/16. Call 503-429-6132 with any information. B11/21 - Tuality Certified Babysitters. Cassie Fogel - 503-429-1305 Kristin Kelly - 503-429-1710 Call for information P11/21 _____ stock ______ Granite Markers Dr. George’s FRST - bum ointment, D.M.S.O., water filters - removes all chlorine, beanie babies, antique furni ture, 1981 Mist Dr. or 503-429-7201. BTFN House Cleaning, honest, efficient, re liable, experienced, great rates, refer ences. 503-407-4887. B11/21 FB88 Free Clothing available Tuesdays, 10 am-noon. St. Vincent dePaul trailer, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Mis souri Avenue, Vernonia. FTFN Vernonia Cares Emergency Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 627 Adams Avenue. 503-429-1414. FTFN Turn Your Trash Into Cash! Clean out those closets and SELL your UNWANTED ITEMS in The INDEPENDENT Action Ads Call 503-429-9410 to place jour ad