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Page 22 The INDEPENDENT, April 1, 2010 Ike Says… From page 21 standable, they may be inde- fensible. An alternative to hunting antlerless animals in August could be overcome, while pro- viding a very high quality op- portunity, by switching the limit- ed tag numbers allocated for females to males. The tags could be split further between deer and elk and the impact on any population would be in- significant. The impact to adult hunters who compete for tags in a drawing would also be hardly detectable. The impact on the West side of the state for deer would be moot, since these tags are mainly over the counter. Hunting bucks and bulls in August could be the hunt of a lifetime for these youths. We have enough antlerless youth hunts in this state; it is time to provide a quality hunting experience, without leaving orphaned elk calves wondering the woods. It appears that Chinook salmon populations in the Ne- halem basin are in bad shape; ODF&W has been gathering in- put from the fishing community regarding proposals that may affect fishing opportunity. CLEO ALICE JENKINS Cleo Alice Jenkins, 101, For- est Grove, died March 17, 2010. Mrs. Jenkins was born Octo- ber 12, 1908, in Banks, to Philmore B. and Viola L. (Ship- ley) Parmley. She graduated from Banks High School in 1926, then attended Pacific University for two years. In 1933, she married Nile Jenkins. They made their home in Garibaldi and Rainier. She worked in the Rainier Post Office until she retired in 1969. She moved to Forest Grove in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Cecil WILLIAM (BILL) DEMPSEY BOKOSKIE 1927 - 2010 Jean Plymate in April of 1950 and later separated. He was a resident of Park Place, Ore- gon; West Linn, Oregon; and Vernonia, Oregon where he later moved to Kamiah, Idaho in 2007. Hobbies included fishing; crabbing; clam digging; camp- ing; picking mushrooms; and enjoyed spending time at casi- nos. Bill is survived by his for- mer spouse, Lois Jean Bokoskie of Missoula, Mon- tana; his son William Douglas Bokoskie of Pierce, Idaho; and his daughters Saundra Kay Welch of Banks, Oregon; Tammy Rae Brunk of Kamiah, Idaho; Michelle Ann Bokoskie of Aloha, Oregon and Wendy Sue Hargrave of Vernonia, Oregon. He has 11 grandchil- dren; and 11 great-grandchil- dren. He is survived by his sister Beatrice June Smiley of Canby, Oregon, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Felix Juston Bokoskie; his mother, Verna May Kahoe; his sisters Thel- ma Maxine Bokoskie; Barbara Jane Engel; and Beverly Jean Caldwell. Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. His request was to be cremated and ashes spread by immedi- ate family to locations of his choosing. Condolences, short stories and remembrances can be sent to: Wendy Hargrave, General Delivery, Vernonia, OR 97064. Parmley; and a sister, Christine Mael. Survivors include a stepson, Calvin Jenkins of Reno, Nevada; two brothers, Clinton A. Parmley of Forest Grove, and Clifford M. Parmley of Bend; one sister, Charlotte Bake of Banks; nieces and nephews. Forest Grove Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrange- ments. ODF&W is predicting that the return run this year will not be large enough to provide the number of fish needed to fully seed the spawning beds with eggs. Personally I think the only reasonable decision is a total closure, we must learn to draw the line in the sand and not cross it. It is speculated that many of our adult Chinook are being caught in northern ocean fisheries and this makes it very difficult for ODF&W to manage these stocks. Manage though, we must, and inflicting more losses will not help these stocks rebound. Izaak Walton League, Nehalem Valley Chapter meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 503-429-7193 for location. Obituary William (Bill) Dempsey Bokoskie, age 82, city of Kamiah, Idaho passed away on March 17, 2010 of Pneu- monia and other natural caus- es. Bill was born on July 21, 1927 in Oregon City, Oregon. He was the son of Felix Juston Bokoskie and Verna May Ka- hoe. Bill graduated from 8th grade in 1942 in West Linn, Oregon. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Shipfitter Third Class during World War II in November 1944 and separat- ed from active duty in July 1946 to inactive status. Bill served on 5 vessels while in the service which include: NTC San Diego, CA; USS Roll; USNB Peleliu; USN Mil. Govt. Unit Palau and PSC USNB in Bremerton, WA. During the service, Bill re- ceived 3 medals: Asiatic Pa- cific Area Campaign Medal; American Area Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Bill was married to Lois VIOLET M. “COOKIE” POLOS Violet Mae “Cookie” Polos, 93, Vernonia, died March 18, 2010. A celebration of life service was held March 26 at the Ne- halem Valley Bible Church with Pastor Gary Taylor officiating. Private cremation rites have been held. Mrs. Polos was born Decem- ber 12, 1916, in Hopedale, Ohio, to Benjamin and Bessie (Marple) Grindstaff. She was raised in Cambridge, Oh. In 1936, she married Anthony Polos. They made their home in "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, Ron McNeilly, 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 JOSEPH LEE WALTERS Violet Mae “Cookie” Polos Texas, then moved to Menlo Park, California. In 1950, they moved to Aloha and to Vernonia in 1974. She was an aircraft ob- server for the Fourth Fighter Command during World War II. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, John Anthony Polos of Battle- ground, Washington, and David Andrew Polos of Gladstone; a daughter, Barbara “Missy” Wern- er of Vernonia; and two grand- children. Remembrances are suggest- ed to the Vernonia Senior Center or to the Nehalem Valley Bible Church. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alter- natives was in charge of arrange- ments. Joseph Lee Walters, 80, Waldport, died March 11, 2010. Mr. Walters was born April 16, 1929, in Winslow, Arizona, to Fred and Monte Mae (Dottie) Walters. The family later moved to Gladstone and he attended West Linn High School. After serving in the Army Air Corps (now Air Force), he attended Portland State University and Multnomah College studying electronics. He worked for Pacif- ic Northwest Bell until he retired in 1981. In 1955, he married Jennie Lou McHone. They divorced in 1962. In 1967, he married Gail Joanne Ross. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike of Tillamook; three brothers, Riley, Mike, and John- ny; and two sisters, Alma Degler and Mert Seeger. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Walters of Vernonia; two daughters, Kelli Murrain of Molal- la, and Robin Bos of Portland; four sisters, Doris Farrington, Maxine Butler, and Kathy Spen- ner, all of Milwaukie, and Bonnie Dame of Maupin; 14 grandchil- dren and eight great-grandchil- dren. Affordable Burial & Cremation Co. was in charge of arrange- ments.