The INDEPENDENT, November 5, 2009
Ike Says…
From page 2
deer and elk hunters, this inci-
dental harvest will also de-
crease. Some hunters are
starting to realize the opportu-
nity to hunt this apex predator
and have developed some
methods to hunt cougars on
foot. One method is to use an
electronic caller loaded with the
sounds of baying hounds and
then find a fresh cougar track
and start running down the
cougar while playing the hound
sounds. As crazy as this
sounds, these hunter have
been successful, but you have
to be in great shape and be
somewhat fearless. Of course
this will not work in dense for-
Vernonia Police Department
est, like around Vernonia.
Frankly though, hunters on foot
will never be able to be as ef-
fective as hunters using
hounds.
This will be an important
fight to get this ballot measure
passed, it will be a fight for our
heritage, if we loose this one,
we will soon all be sitting at
home during the fall and the
small towns scattered across
Oregon will be severely impact-
ed from the loss of hunter rev-
enue.
Izaak Walton League,
Nehalem Valley Chapter
meets monthly on the 3rd
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call
503-428-7193 for location.
From page 19
Oct. 4 – Daniel Brunk, 29, ar-
rested for DUII; taken to CCSO jail.
Oct. 6 – Two juveniles referred
to Col. Co. Juvenile Dept. for un-
lawful possession of a firearm and
reckless endangering on Knott St.
Oct. 13 – Assisted DHS on a re-
ported sexual assault on Mellinger
Rd. involving a juvenile.
– Assisted DHS on a report of
an adult male assaulting a juvenile
on Second St.
– Wheel barrel reported stolen
on Lagoon Dr.
Oct. 14 – Report of dog off
leash at Vernonia Lake that at-
tacked another animal.
– Assault reported on Bridge St.
– Domestic disturbance report-
ed on Jefferson Ave.
– Assisted DHS on investigation
Wrestling, is it a team sport or an individual sport?
From page 20
best and working hard you are
also earning your self-respect;
having your self-respect will re-
sult in you having the respect of
the team.
Page 21
The team aspect of wrestling
is realized in team members
who are committed to the suc-
cess of the team. The success
of the team is realized in the
strength of the team members;
through strong individuals you
will have a strong team. That
team is only as strong as its av-
erage member, make the
choice to be slightly better than
See Wrestling on page 22
nia, and Dorothy Pearson of Fres-
no, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and
one great-grandson.
Remembrances are suggested
to The American Stroke Associa-
tion.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home in Forest Grove was in
charge of arrangements.
of Colton; 21 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren.
Remembrances are suggested
to Bonnie Hayes Animal Shelter in
Hillsboro.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home in Forest Grove was in
charge of arrangements.
on Maple St.
Oct. 16 – Report taken of a ha-
rassing phone call in the A St. area.
– Resident on Nehalem St. cit-
ed for violating a city ordinance.
– MVA on Bridge St.
– Responded with OSP to dis-
turbance call on Nehalem Hwy.; re-
covered stolen shotgun.
Oct. 17 – Gregory Thrush Jr,
35, arrested for felony driving while
suspended; taken to CCSO jail.
Oct. 18 – A man was stabbed
near intersection of Bridge St. and
Riverside Dr.; investigation ongo-
ing.
– Report of derogatory wording
on a sign on Bridge St.
Oct. 22 – Theft of services re-
ported by WOEC on Arkansas St.;
compromise reached.
Oct. 23 – Robert Campo, 20, ar-
rested for probation violation at
VHS.
– Cassandra Rochester, 22, ar-
rested on Assault IV-Domestic and
Disorderly Conduct II on Jefferson
Ave.
Oct. 26 – Took report of negoti-
ating a bad check on Roseview
Heights.
Oct. 31 – Theft of a chainsaw
reported on Nehalem St.
Traffic...............................19
State Farm ®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Bunny Girt, Agent
1229 N. Adair
PO Box 543
Cornelius, OR 97113-0543
Bus 503-357-3131 Fax 503-357-9667
bunny.girt.b71g@statefarm.com
Obituary
CORRECTION
In the October 1 issue, the sur-
vivors of Myra Bernice Baska
should have read: three sons, Jer-
ry Dinger, Gary Dinger, and Gene
Baska, all of Vernonia; five daugh-
ters; Delores Fowler and Fran
Fletcher, both of Vernonia, Pat Si-
monson of Prineville, Carol Boden-
hamer of Rainier, and Judy White
of Clarksville, Tennessee.
The Independent apologizes for
any inconvenience our error may
have caused.
ALICE ANN ERWERT
Alice Ann Erwert, 74, Hillsboro,
died October 24, 2009. A memorial
mass was held October 29 at St.
Mathew Catholic Church in Hills-
boro.
Mrs. Erwert was born August
29, 1935, in Perham, Minnesota, to
Charles and Gertrude (Hembrook)
Sthamann. She was raised in Van-
couver, Washington, and Mt. Angel
where she graduated from Mt. An-
gel Academy in 1953.
In 1954, she married Harold
“Harry” Erwert. They made their
home in Mt. Angel before moving
to Forest Grove in 1956, then to
Hillsboro in 1965. She was a
homemaker.
She was preceded in death by
six siblings.
Survivors include her husband;
four children, Dan Erwert of Mi-
lano, Sherri Clay of Hillsboro, Julie
Lorch of Woodburn, and Brian Er-
wert of Banks; three siblings, Mary
Lou Buchheit of Silverton, Eileen
Eisenbeiz of Sacramento, Califor-
PATRICIA ANNE MCGROTTY
Patricia Anne McGrotty, 72,
Banks, died October 25, 2009. A
memorial mass was held Novem-
ber 2 at St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church in Roy.
Mrs. McGrotty was born Febru-
ary 11, 1937, in Brawley, Califor-
nia, to Porter and Hazel (Handley)
Norton. She was raised in Park-
dale.
In 1954, she married Alan Stahl-
necker. They made their home in
Colton. Mr. Stahlnecker died in
1978. In 1982, she married Robert
McGrotty. They made their home in
Banks. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by
her first husband; and one sibling.
Survivors include her husband;
two sons, Michael Stahlnecker of
Salcha, Alaska, and Kenneth
Stahlnecker of Estacada; one
daughter, Barbara Bunyard of Es-
tacada; five step-daughters, Cath-
erine Childers of Ogden, Utah, Di-
anne McGrotty of Tigard, Betty
Vandecoevering of Forest Grove,
Alice Losli of Troutdale, and Rober-
ta McGrotty of Beaverton; two
brothers, Robert Norton of Palm
Springs, Calif., and Jerry Norton of
Colton; one sister, Virginia Roberts
LYNN HENRY MICHENER
Lynn Henry Michener, 80, Ver-
nonia, died October 23, 2009. Pri-
vate interment has been held.
Mr. Michener was born Decem-
ber 18, 1928, in Vernonia, to Otto
and Tressie Sarah (Hickox) Mich-
ener. He was raised in Vernonia.
He served in the U.S. Air Force.
In 1951, he married Patricia
Bjornsen. They made their home in
Vernonia before moving to Coos
Bay in 1974. They later divorced.
He married Penny Johnson in
1993. They made their home in
Vernonia. He worked as a logger
and was co-owner of Michener Re-
forestation Company.
He was preceded in death by
his wife; two sisters, June and Mar-
garet; and four brothers, Jack,
Elmer, Homer and Delmer.
Survivors include his compan-
ion, JoAnn Beamish of Vernonia;
two children, Gary Lynn Michener
of Rogue River and Beth Ann Mich-
ener of Coos Bay; three grandchil-
dren; four great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.
Remembrances are suggested
to Hospice and Palliative Care of
Washington County or to the Amer-
ican Cancer Society.
Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna-
tives in Hillsboro.
DAISY ELAINE REED
Daisy Elaine Reed, 67, Forest
Grove, died October 22, 2009. A
memorial service was held Octo-
ber 31 in the Forest Grove Seventh
Day Adventist Church.
Mrs. Reed was born July 13,
1942, near Cornelius, to William
and Hallie (Hanson) Marsh. She
was raised on the family farm near
Cornelius. She graduated from
Hillsboro High School in 1960, then
attended Pacific University, Texas
Western University and Portland
State University. She earned three
associate degrees from Portland
Community College. She retired
from Washington County in 1999.
She was preceded in death by a
grandchild.
Survivors include her second
husband, Earl Reed of Forest
Grove; two sons, Ron Moor and
Jeff Moor Jr., both of Cornelius;
two daughters, Donna Pickelsimer
of Hillsboro, and Cynthia Wegener
of Banks; two brothers; John
Marsh of Thailand, and George
Marsh of Cornelius; 11 grandchil-
dren; and one great-grandchild.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home in Forest Grove was in
charge of arrangements.
"A Trusted Name in Funeral Service"
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home
Third Generation
Family Owned & Operated
Jeffrey & Kathryn Hoyt,
Gregory & Rachel Hoyt,
Ross Mathews, Jane Schneider,
Dan Raney, Yvonne LaMont,
Stephanie Kachmarek,
Peni Flores.
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 guest book or send
a condolence to the family, go to:
www.fuitenrosehoyt.com