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The INDEPENDENT, November 2, 2011 City Update From page 3 geotechnical engineering firm, to bore test wells to assess the feasibility of this concept. We hope to have their report in De- cember 2011. Lastly, the City needs to de- velop a stormwater manage- ment plan. It is clear that in de- veloping the final plan for the Page 21 Food for Thought wastewater facility, we will need to develop a related plan to better manage surface water that all too often finds its way into the wastewater lagoons. The City will begin to address this by completing an Inflow and Infiltration Assessment (I & I) in the next six months if we can secure resources for this project. As is clear throughout Vernonia, during major rain events this additional surge of water can consume the capac- ity of sewer pipes, resulting in home backups and overflows into creeks and surface streets. An I & I will identify where the problems exist throughout our community. From page 6 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin 1-2 teaspoons sugar two grandchildren; one cousin; and three nephews. ROBERT L. RICHARDS JR. ards of Hillsboro; one daughter, Debbie Beck of Banks; two sis- ters, Barb Richards and Pat Bonham; and four grandchil- dren. Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup strong coffee whipped cream (optional) In a saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until liquid is steaming. Remove from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour pumpkin mixture into a large mug and add coffee. Top with whipped cream, if desired, and add a light sprinkling of cin- namon or nutmeg. Makes one tall latté. Obituary THOMAS ARMITAGE JONES KEVIN JAMES MACDONALD FRANK LEE STEELE SR. Thomas Armitage Jones, 75, Madras, died October 14, 2011, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. A memo- rial will be held at the family farm at a later date. Mr. Jones’ ashes will be spread at sea near his favorite beach in Maui, Hawaii. Mr. Jones was born Febru- ary 11, 1936, to Thomas Evans and Elizabeth Sandra (Kinn- ear) Jones. He was raised on Maui, then attended Wasatch Academy in Utah. He served in the U.S. Military in France. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Teaching at Pacific University. He married Glenda Agnes Brown. They purchased a fam- ily farm in Buxton, where they raised strawberries and ani- mals. They both taught school in the Banks School District. He also operated a radiator repair and auto body shop. With his father, he owned and operated several gas stations in the area. He also owned and oper- ated commercial fishing boats. He enjoyed rebuilding en- gines and cars, and enjoyed fishing for salmon. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Elizabeth Logan of Buxton; one sister, Elizabeth Wiltrout of Fresno, California; Kevin James MacDonald, 51, Vernonia, died October 21, 2011. A celebration of life was held October 26, at the Vernon- ia Scout Cabin. Mr. MacDonald was born June 9, 1960, to James and Mary Ann MacDonald in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He was educated in N. Dak. In 1992, he married Patsy Croy. They made their home in Portland before moving to Be- midji, Minnesota. They later moved to Vernonia. He worked in construction. He was preceded in death by his wife and his father. Survivors include his moth- er; a stepson, David Books of Phoenix, Arizona; four broth- ers, Kent, and Danny, both of Tualatin, Mike of Port Orchard, Washington, and Larry of Can- do, N. Dak.; three sisters, Mary Jo Stockdill of Garrison, N. Dak., Melissa Moser of Devils Lake, N. Dak., and Jamie Mac- Donald of Cando, N. Dak.; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Robert “Bob” Leon Richards Jr., 65, Hillsboro, died October 16, 2011. A funeral service was held October 24 at the Firlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, fol- lowed by committal. Mr. Richards was born No- vember 12, 1945, in Aloha, to Robert L. and Pearl (Smyser) Richards, Sr. He was raised in Aloha, and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1963. In 1965, he married Linda Lonero. They made their home in Portland before moving to Hillsboro in 1967. He was a plumber. He worked for Sunset Valley Plumbing and retired from Power Plumbing in 2004. He enjoyed guns, dancing and hunting in his youth, and enjoyed the outdoors. His pas- sion was using his hands to build things, including rebuild- ing hotrod cars and woodwork- ing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife; one son, Robert “Rob” Rich- Frank Lee Steele Sr., 79, St. Helens, died October 20, 2011. Services were held October 25 at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland. Mr. Steele was born April 9, 1932, in Dow, Oklahoma, to John and Mary (Boniedot) Steele. The family moved to Vernonia in 1935. He attended school in Vernonia. In 1948, he went to work for the Oregon- American Mill. He worked there until the mill closed, then worked at Forstex-Stimson Lumber Company for 35 years. In 1953, he married Joyce Mollohan. They made their home in Vernonia until moving to Hillsboro in 1989. In 1994, they moved to St. Helens. He enjoyed fishing ad hunte- ing, especially with his life-long best friend, Harvey Gore. He also enjoyed home improve- ment projects in his retirement. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude and Clarence; and two grandchil- dren. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Mike of Clatskanie, and Frank Jr. of Florida; three daughters, Patricia Lynch of St. Helens, Karen Kjelland of Clatskanie, and Pam Lucero of Hillsboro; one brother, John R. of Yamhill; one sister, Betty Bailey of Portland; 12 grand- children, five great-grandchil- dren, nieces and nephews. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank everyone for the love and kindnesses you have shown to our family. It has made the journey easier. The family of Gordon Cline "A Trusted Name in Funeral Service" Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Gregory & Rachel Hoyt Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey & Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory & Rachel Hoyt, Ross Mathews, Dan Raney, Samantha Humphrey, 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
