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The INDEPENDENT, May 5, 2011
Ike Says…
Obituary
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nism that helps deer populations survive ex-
treme events; in the case of a late spring like we
are having it can be expected that some Does
will cut the nutrition to the developing fawns to
help preserve the mother’s life. The implication
of this is that more fawns will be born under-
weight or with birth defects. Both of these factors
will then become part of a higher mortality factor
for this year’s fawn crop. The pieces of the puz-
zle called Blacktailed deer are coming together;
one of the last pieces that needs to be found is
the yearling survival rate. I suspect with HLS that
the yearling survival rate has dropped and, in
combination with the low fawn survival rates, is
what is crashing our deer populations. ODF&W
still issuing Doe tags on a struggling population
is not helping.
On the flip side of the coin, the late spring may
very well be helping the local salmonid popula-
tions. Higher water flows in the spring will help
transport the smolting fish to the ocean. Mother
Nature, she is a curious one, and it seems that
we humans are still struggling to adapt to her
ways.
Letters
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fronts, making them shine.
Bark dust was spread down at
Hawkins at the swimming
“pool” area. Bark dust was also
dumped at the Library and was
spread over the next few days.
It was so great to see so many
people; young and old; resi-
dents and non-residents; come
out to make our town look
beautiful. For those of you on
Facebook, check out the Make
Vernonia Shine Day page…
photos from the day will be
posted there and on SOLV’s
Facebook page.
Thank you again for helping
to Make Vernonia Shine!!!
Catherine Helmer
Vernonia Pride Member
and co-coordinator for 2011
Make Vernonia Shine Day
Traffic safety is goal of Safety Month
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ans.
Visibility and awareness are
also keys to motorcycle safety.
Governor Kitzhaber has also
proclaimed May “Motorcycle
Safety Awareness Month” and
reminds Oregonians to be alert
and share the road safely.
No matter how you travel,
there are some simple steps
you can take to improve your
safety and that of those around
you:
• Pay attention: your life de-
pends on it. An inattentive driv-
er is the most common cause
of work zone crashes.
• Buckle up every time. Safe-
ty belts and child safety seats
(including boosters) are the
biggest contributors to saving
lives in crashes.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists:
Stay alert, be predictable, fol-
low traffic signals, wear light-
colored or reflective clothing,
and be especially careful at
curbs and intersections.
• Share the road. Don’t tail-
gate, and check your mirrors
and blind spots before chang-
ing lanes.
• Don’t drive, walk or ride im-
paired. Alcohol, illegal drugs
and some legal drugs can re-
duce the ability to use good
judgment.
Pet of the Month
Columbia Humane Society in St. Helens has a variety of wonderful pets
available for adoption. Find the pet that’s right for you in the shelter
at 2084 Oregon Street. Phone 503-397-4353
Open Mon - Fri 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 am. to 5 pm.
Roscoe is a sweet Labrador
Retriever, about 2 years old. He
came to CHS after his previous
owner lost his home. Roscoe is
leash trained and can be trusted
off-leash. He does well with other
dogs and loves water. He is looking
for a loving family that can take
him for long walks and give him
lots of attention.
The Columbia Humane Society is a No-Kill non-profit shelter
dedicated to helping friends find each other since 1985.
This Pet of the Month is Sponsored by:
Senator Betsy Johnson
• Obey the speed limit. Ex-
cessive speed is a factor in
many crashes — and the most
common one in crashes that re-
sult in fatalities.
4-H summer camp
The 4-H Camp committee of
the Oregon State University
Extension Service is busy
working on making the 2011
camp another great experience
for those who attend. The com-
mittee has selected June 19-
22, 2011 for the annual 4-H
Summer Camp, held at Camp
Kiwanilong on the North Coast.
Mark your calendars and
begin now to prepare your 4th
through 7th graders for the
2011 4-H Summer Camp. Reg-
istration forms will be distrib-
uted through the schools, as in
years past. Registration forms
are due by June 1, 2011 with
the $85.00 registration fee.
Turtle is illegal
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egy as species in need of help.
They are both protected by
law; it is illegal to take them
from the wild and to keep them
as pets.
“All in all, turtles do not
make good pets,” said Boat-
ner.” Native turtles are protect-
ed and belong in the wild, and
many nonnative turtles are ille-
gal and have to be kept out of
the wild.”
BEVERLY JEAN ALLISON
Beverly Jean Allison, 63, Cor-
nelius, died March 21, 2011. A
celebration of life was held April
30.
Mrs. Allison was born Decem-
ber 17, 1947, in Richmond, Vir-
ginia, to Harold R. and Anna F
(Cumber) Hill, Jr. She was raised
in Richmond. She moved to Cal-
ifornia in the 1970s and to Forest
Grove in 1984.
In 1996, she married Sean Al-
lison. She was a cosmetologist
and an instructor.
She enjoyed gardening, deco-
rating, country music, and her
Yorkies.
She was preceded in death by
her parents.
Survivors include her hus-
band; four children, Bridget Sid-
dall, and Ginger Gardner, both of
Forest Grove, James Dorn of
Victorville, Calif., and Jesse Dorn
of Banks; five siblings, Brenda
McGregor, Donald Hill, H. Glenn
Hill, George Hill, and O. Darlene
Cromwell; and nine grandchil-
dren.
Remembrances are suggest-
ed to Hospice & Palliative Care
of Washington County.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home was in charge of arrange-
ments.
WALTER WAYNE BARGER
Walter Wayne Barger, 68,
Portland, died March 20, 2011. A
service was held April 23 at the
Scappoose Senior Center fol-
lowed by burial at Columbia
Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Barger was born Decem-
ber 21, 1942, in St. Helens, to
George C. and Sarah Rosalie
(Haney) Barger. He attended St.
Helens High School. He served
in the U.S. Navy.
In 1964, he married Carolyn
Kay Unger. They moved to Port-
land in 1968. He worked in fenc-
ing for over 35 years.
Survivors include his wife; two
children, Rick W. and Shelley
Larsen, both of Portland; three
brothers, Roy of Scappoose,
Jess of Portland, and Laurel of
Banks; two sisters, Julie Bosley
of Edmonds, Washington, and
Georgia Chavis of Astoria; three
grandchildren and one step-
great-grandson.
Columbia Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
RAYMOND “RAY” L. BRYANT
Raymond
“Ray” Lawrence
Bryant, 88, North Plains, died
April 19, 2011. Memorial services
were held April 30 at the North
Plains Senior Center.
Mr. Bryant was born January
14, 1923, in Sturdivant, Missouri,
to John and Grace (Watkins)
Bryant. He was raised in Mis-
souri. He quit school after the 4th
grade to work in the cotton fields
to help support his family. He
served in the U.S. Army. He
moved to Klamath Falls before
moving to Banks in 1947 to work
in the saw mill.
In 1950, he married Helen
Neuman. They made their home
in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest
Grove, and Banks. After they di-
vorced in 1974, he continued to
live in Banks, then Hillsboro, be-
fore moving to North Plains in
1995. He was a mechanic before
retiring, in 1985, as a custodian
for the Beaverton School District.
He enjoyed the outdoors,
hunting, fishing, restoring old
cars, dancing, and visiting with
friends.
He was preceded in death by
four siblings.
Survivors include four chil-
dren, Nancy L. Busch of Port-
land, Bonnie J. Baucom of
Beaverton, Patty LaRue and
Raymond J. Bryant, both of
North Plains; three sisters, Verna
Pulley, Katherine Philips, and
Freda Call; seven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
Remembrances are suggest-
ed to Evergreen Christian Center
of Hillsboro, or to the North
Plains Senior Center.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home was in charge of arrange-
ments.
DOROTHY MARIE HINKLE
Dorothy Marie Hinkle, 86, For-
est Grove, died April 5, 2011. A
celebration of life service was
held April 11 with Pastor Mike
Crossman officiating.
Mrs. Hinkle was born Septem-
ber 11, 1924, in Salem, to
Charles and Altha (Smead) Ush-
er. She was raised in Wheeler.
In 1944, she married Orlando
Fredrick Goodwin. They made
their home in Timber. Her hus-
band died in 1981. She married
Joe Shaddon in 1981. They
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