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The INDEPENDENT, July 21, 2005 ............. — Page 21 ........ Obituary From page 20 Idaho Power Company. Survivors include his son, Allen R. of Cornelius; a sister, Bertha Oblack Feist of Vernonia; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Remembrances are suggested to the Mist/Birkenfeld Rural Fire Depart ment, Main Station, Hwy 202, Mist OR 97016. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia was in charge of arrange ments. George Harold Holding JOHN HENRY RINCK John Henry Rinck, 84, Scofield, died July 9, 2005. A prayer service was held July 13 at Forest Grove Memorial Chapel followed by interment at St. Francis Cemetery in Roy. Mr. Rinck was born July 4, 1921, in Manning, to Antone and Edith M. Bene- fiel Rinck. He graduated from Banks High School in 1939 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1945, he marred Roberta C. Rodier. He was a self-employed logger and farmer. In 1963, until he retired in 1986, he was a heavy equipment oper ator for the Oregon State Forestry Dept. He also drove a school bus in Banks for several years. Survivors include his wife; a son, Tom of Buxton; a daughter, Donna Her- inckx of Banks; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Forest Grove Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. CHARLES ALVIN “RED” THOMAS Charles Alvin “Red" Thomas, 92, Aloha, died July 12, 2005. Private inter ment will be held. Mr. Thomas was born June 11, 1913, in Glenfield, North Dakota, to Frank K. and Loe E. (Noble) Thomas. He was raised in Glenfield. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1939, he married Genevieve Ellen Bingham. They made their home in Wisconsin until moving to Vanport in 1942 and to Vernonia in 1943. In 1958, they moved to Forest Grove, then later to Hillsboro and to McMinnville in 1985. He moved to Aloha in 2003. He worked in the timber industry, with his own logging operation for sev eral years, and worked at the Oregon- American Lumber Mill as a mainte nance man on the monorail until it closed. In McMinnville, he owned and operated a small engine repair busi ness. He was preceded in death by his wife; two sons, Dennis and Jerry; a grandson; a great-grandson; two broth ers and four sisters. Survivors include four sons, Charles A., II of Mercedes, Texas, Frank R. of Aloha, John T. of Hillsboro and David D. of Michigan; two daughters, Cleo Thomas of Beaverton and Linda G. Gates of Aloha; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Portland V.A. Medical Center, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., Port land OR 97201. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. LAURA G. FLOETER YOUNG Laura G. Floeter Young, 58, Scap poose, died July 10, 2005. Funeral services were held July 13 at Bayview Cemetery in Warren. Mrs. Young was born December 4, 1946, in Portland, to Walter Allen and Doris Isabell (Weber) Floeter. She lived most of her life in Vernonia and Scap poose. In 1991, she married Bill Young. She was a manager at Bonneville Pow er Administration for 32 years, retiring as a GS14 on April 1, 2005. Survivors include her husband; her daughter, Tanya Wehage of Tillamook; a step-son, Robert Young of New Mex ico; a step-daughter, Debbie Donald son of Scappoose; her mother of Scap poose; one brother, Walter Floeter Jr. of Beaverton; two sisters, Cherlyn New comer of Scappoose and Susan Rem sen of Vernonia; five grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Remembrances are suggested to Bayview Cemetery for Laura Young memorial. Columbia Funeral Home in St. He lens was in charge of arrangements. "A Trusted. N am e in Funeral Service" Angel Memorials Granite Markers / D ire c t \ Privately owned Not a funeral home or cemetery Personal home visits at no extra charge Prices start at $320 including design and lettering Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives Wendy Sears 503-429-1523 - There are Options ~ Fuiten, Rose dr Hoyt Funeral Home Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey & Debra Rose-Hoyt Tina Rose-Reynolds, Gregory Hoyt Jane Schneider, Ross Mathews Yvonne La Mont, Helen Matzke Attendant: Ray Pelster 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern.........429-6611 E-mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com .......... ........ ■ J. action Ids child cars MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WILL BUY ANTIQUES, Collectibles and Estates. One piece or house full. Cash paid. 503-429- M onday - Friday Hours Negotiable Reasonable Rates State Licensed 503-429-3094 1608 Hay for Sale in field. $1.00 a bale. 503-429-7503. B07/21 Split, Seasoned, Alder/FIr firewood. $125/cord. Free delivery. Get Ready for next winter! 503-429-2810 or <wwoodcutting@hotmail.com>. B07/21 Firewood for sale. Call Trever, 503- 429-4310. B07/07-08/18 _________ FREE_________ Garage Sale, 1900 Weed Ave., 7/23 & 24, 9-5pm. Kids dolls & toys, cross- stitch material, porcelain dolls, house hold - too much to list. B07/21 Vernonia Cares Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with emer gency food boxes at 627 Adams Av enue. 503-429-1414. BTFN Wanted: Your prayer requests. Do you need the power of prayer in your life? Send your requests to: Ladies Bible Study. Prayer Requests, Vernon ia Christian Church, 446 Bridge St., Vernonia OR 97064. B07/21 Unsure about your HIV status? Call Alice at Columbia County Public Health for testing information. 503- 397-4651 ext 216. B07/21 Hay for sale, $1.50 to $2.50, Vernon ia. 503-429-0273. F07/21 ________ SALES________ The County’s largest thrift store of fers unbelievable bargains on clothing, furniture, tools and household items. There is something for everyone at The Starting Over Store behind Weird Harolds (St. Helens). Ph. 503-366- 0325. Closed M & T, Open Wed, Thurs & Fri. 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-4. B07/21-08/04 Estate Sale, 69027 Hwy 47, Mist. July 28, 29 & 30, 9-5pm. B07/21 M oving Sale, furniture & tools, every thing must go. July 22-23, 8-6pm, 1531 Nehalem Street. P07/21 M ulti-Fam ily Yard Sale in Mist. Hwy 47 at Hwy 202 junction. Lots of inter esting items..Friday - Saturday, July 29 - 30, 8am-4pm both days. B07/21 G lady’s Back Deck Sale, Thurs day, Friday, Saturday, July 28, 29, 30 - 9am-6pm. Lots of Good Stuff. “Weekender” clothes - ladies small, medium and large sizes - back to school clothes and more. Jewelry, sewing materials, tea pots and oth er collectibles. Also, George’s junk. 60819 Stoney Point Road. P07/21 ABC Preschool. Now accepting reg istration for the 2005-2006 school year. 3 year old and 4 year old class es. First come, first served. $25.00 registration fee required. Call Jeanne Mohr at 503-429-4796 for more infor mation. B07/21-08/04 ESTATE SALE HELP We can save you work, help sell your items or buy you out completely. Call Darlene 503-728-3654, cell 503-308- 2764. B07/21-08/18 LEEAL NOTICES N o tice o f P u b lic H earing The Vernonia City Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chamber Room of City Hall at 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia OR. The purpose of this hearing is to no tify the public of the City’s intent to in stall bicycle and pedestrian improve ments on the north and south sides of Bridge Street from Texas Ave to River side Drive. The funding for the im provements is from a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The meeting agenda will include a dis cussion of the construction, design re view and public input. Public comments and written testimony are welcomed. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing im paired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to public hearing to Kate Conley at 503-429- 5291, TTY 1-800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia Ore gon The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Publish Julv 21 2005 1 ............................ ...................... ...........................1 LABEL NOTICES N o tice o f O p e n in g s fo r Tree C ity C o m m itte e P o sitio n s The City of Vernonia is seeking indi viduals interested in serving their com munity on a new “ad hoc” committee. The purpose of this committee would be to investigate the feasibility of a City Tree Ordinance and City Tree Board. The purpose of the Tree Board would be to study, investigate, develop and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replant ing, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas. The committee would make recommendations to City Council. Persons interested in serving on this committee should submit a request to serve to City Council or call with in quiries to Kate Conley, City Recorder, at 503-429-5291. All requests must be submitted to Kate Conley, City Recorder at City Hall, 1001 Bridge St, Vernonia OR 97064 by August 31, 2005. The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Publish July 21 and August 4, 2005 |
