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The INDEPENDENT, November 6, 2008 Page 21 De-stressing college applications Winterize plumbing before freezing weather From page 11 tion letters, submitting high school transcripts and similar Action Ads INEXPENSIVE – EFFECTIVE 503-429-9410 $4.50 for the first 10 words, then just 10¢ for each additional word details. Include time-lines for things that will require extend- ed effort, like that college es- say, and don’t forget follow-up dates to check on whether those requested recommenda- tion letters or transcripts were received. Reducing anxiety is simply a matter of eliminating the un- known. When you’ve helped your student learn enough about schools to make an intel- ligent choice, and helped him or her establish a process that will keep things under control, then the stress levels just natu- rally go down. Of course, the anxiety that will come from waiting to learn if one is accept- ed after the applications are fi- nally in is another whole story. From page 15 surrounding trees. Inspect and clean sump pit. Remove any rocks and debris from the pit then dump a buck- et of water into the pit to test the sump pump. If it turns on, empties the pit quickly then New League of Women Voters The new League of Women Voters of Columbia County meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Oregon State University Exten- sion Building. Every registered voter inter- ested in learning about issues and candidates in Columbia County is invited to attend. turns itself off, it is operating properly. Make sure the furnace is set no lower than 55° F during the winter to prevent pipes from freezing. Roto-Rooter has additional seasonal tips available on-line at www.rotorooter.com. Free flu shots in Washington Co. From page 8 The event is part of an annu- al emergency drill. “We’re con- stantly looking for ways to im- prove our dispensing systems in case of something like a flu pandemic.” said Branyan. “Massive vaccinations would be necessary once the flu type was identified and a vaccine made for it.” By giving flu vaccine to a large number of people over a short time, the staff will practice operating Points of Dispensing efficiently in case of a biological emergency. “Last year, the waiting time for people coming to our clinic was about 11 min- utes from the time they walked in to the time they left,” Russell said. The County Fairgrounds is on the MAX line (Fair Com- plex/Hillsboro Airport stop). For further information, call Gregg Russell at 503-846-4955. Infor- mation on other flu clinics around the state is available by calling 1-800-SAFENET. Obituary ROY ALLEN FISHER Roy Allen Fisher, 59, Scappoose, died October 8, 2008. Mr. Fisher was born March 6, 1949, in Portland, to Kermit and Genevieve (Neve) Fisher. He was raised in Scap- poose and graduated from high school in 1967. In 1969, he married Kathy Hobizal. They made their home in Scappoose. They divorced in 2006. Roy was a pip- efitter for Local 290 until retiring in 2006 due to his health. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his four children, Dawn Boyce of Vancouver, Washing- ton, Celia Rocha of Hood River, Chris Fisher of St. Helens, and David Fisher of Scappoose; his father of Vernonia; his sister, Joyce Williams of Yamhill; five grandchildren; and one nephew. Remembrances are suggested to Lions Clubs International Foundation lcif.org. Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. THERESA M. FREEMAN Theresa M. Freeman, 66, Vernonia, died October 10, 2008. At her request, there will be no services. Mrs. Freeman was born June 24, 1942, in Lexington, Missouri, to Daniel and Lola (Lang) Kuchinski. She was raised by her mother and step-father in Missouri. Direct Cremation 550 $ Direct Burial 750 $ Plus Cemetery Costs Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ www.tualatinvalleyfa.com 237 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 In 1963, she married Robert “Bob” Freeman. They moved to Beaverton in 1965. They moved to Vernonia in 2005. She worked for Poorman-Douglas until retiring in 2005. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alberta Simmons. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Kim O’Connell of Vernonia; two brothers, James Kuchinski of Kansas City, Missouri, and C. H. Martin of Raytown, Missouri; a sister, Mary Robbins of Camdenton, Missouri; and two granddaughters. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society. OWEN ACE HIGLEY Owen Ace Higley, 74, Cottage Grove, died October 27, 2008. A funer- al service was held November 1 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Forest Grove followed by in- terment at Forest View Cemetery. Mr. Higley was born August 5, 1934, in a covered wagon out on the Arizona Strip, to William Olive Higley and Birdie Atkins Higley Wright. He was raised in St. George, Utah, Venice, California, and Vernonia. In 1953, he married Alice Louise Long. They made their home in St. He- lens, Gaston and, then for a short time, in Vernonia before going back to St. Helens. Later they moved to Scap- poose and, in 1962, to Rainier. In 1997, they moved to Cottage Grove. He worked for Long Lumber Mill in Buxton, at the mill in Vernonia, Kaiser Gypsum in St. Helen, and Weyerhauser, until re- tiring in 1975. For several years, they owned and operated M & M Meat Com- pany in Rainier. He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Lonny Gordon; a daughter, Vicky Lynn; and two brothers, Henry Frank and William Levi. Survivors include a son, Gary of Cottage Grove; three daughters, Debo- rah Giberson of Clatskanie, Laurlei Lowe of Creswell, and Dianna Lee of Cottage Grove; five brothers, Leland of Sandy, Leroy of Reuben, Dennis of Rainier, Wesley Wright of Avondale, Arizona, and Richard Wright; a sister, Muriel Gordon of Noble, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. CHRISTOPHER ALLEN KENADY Christopher Allen Kenady, 61, Ver- John A. Normand, Jr. June 23, 1957 - October 9, 1988 He lives on in his daughters smile. In the laughter of the grandson he would have adored, and, forever in our hearts. We miss you, Jamela & Jenifer nonia, died October 27, 2008. A memo- rial service and interment will take place at a later date in California. Mr. Kenady was born July 24, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Craig and Rosemary (Jones) Kenady. He was raised in Long Beach. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for several years be- fore moving to Vernonia about three years ago. In Vernonia, he did small en- gine repair work. Survivors include his partner, Bar- bara Guy of Vernonia; and two broth- ers, Cameron of Irvine, Calif., and Gage of San Francisco, Calif. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. DENINEA CHRISTINE MORA Deninea Christine Mora, two months, Beaverton, died October 9, 2008. A celebration of life was held Oc- tober 14 at the family home. Deninea was born July 21, 2008, in Portland, to Florencio C. Mora and Tiffany Anne Torres. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Denine Langshaw. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Geovonni Mora and Florencio Deninea Christine Mora C. Mora, Jr.; a sister, Angelina Torres; her grandfather, Daniel Langshaw of Scappoose; her great-grandparents, Tim and Chawn Anderson of Vernonia; an aunt; and two cousins. Remembrances are suggested to the SIDS Resources of Oregon, P.O. Box 1641, Beaverton, OR 97075. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. "A Trusted Name in Funeral Service" Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey Hoyt, Gregory Hoyt, Christopher Hoyt, Ross Mathews, Jane Schneider, Dan Raney, Yvonne La Mont, Jose Lopez. Stephanie Kachmarek Attendant: Ray Pelster 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern.........429-6611 E-mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence to the family, go to: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
