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THE CHRONICLE
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
OBITUARIES David Harvey Olson Sr. David Harvey Olson Sr. passed away in St. Helens on Aug. 28, at age 72. David was born on Dec. 5, 1939, in Ogallala, Nebr., the third eldest of five children born to David Harvey Harold EuOlson St. gene and Ruth Marie (Holderman) Olson. The family moved to Columbia City when David was about 16, where he graduated two years later from St. Helens High School with the class of 1958. That same year he married Cynthia Bartlett on June 28. From this union they had three children. Life changed and they later divorced. David worked for the Port of Portland for over 30 years as a crew boat operator, retiring in 1996. He was also a member of Local 701, International Union of Operating Engineers for over 30 years. Early in his youth he was a member of First Christian Church. David enjoyed watching both college and professional football and basketball and
was conflicted when his other pleasure, “The Price is Right,” was on at the same time. He dearly loved his two dogs, “O2” and “T-2,” an English bulldog and a Cocker Spaniel. David is survived by his children, Kelly Beaver of Rainier, David H. Olson Jr., of Longview, and Patricia Sperr of Aurora, Colo., eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and siblings Barbara Jones of Fresno, Calif., Leonard Olson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lorna Matthews of Boring. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Hines. Funeral services were held on Sept. 1 at Columbia Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.columbiafh.com. Norma Brink Norma Brink passed away at her home, where she lived for the last 30-plus years, in Rainier on Aug. 31 surrounded by her family’s love. She was 80. Norma Brink Norma Gene was born July 18, 1932,
in Walden, Colo., to Ernest Wesley and Margaret Helen (Bean) Wilbarger, as one of three daughters. Her early years were lived in Missouri until she was 25, when she and her husband came out west to work. Her husband worked on road construction until he was killed in a job-related accident. On July 5, 1973, Norma married the love of her life, Elmer Lee Brink. They had 42 blissful years together. Norma was the backbone of her family; the door was always open to friends and family. She was an animal lover, wonderful gardener and prolific garage sales participant most every weekend during the season. Norma is survived by her husband, Elmer; daughters Debrah Capron, of Boonville, N. Y., Sherry Shannon of Otis, Ore., and Linda Reichelt, of St. Helens; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Vicky Vankoten of Hood River, Ore., and Gayle Weisfield of Lyle, Wash. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Columbia County animal shelter. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.columbiafh.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.
William “Bud” Johnson Bud William passed away in St. Helens on Aug. 27. He was 92. William Leland Johnson was born on May 20, 1920, in Texas County, Mo., to William Absalom and William “Bud” Lillie Johnson (Mitchell) Johnson, as one of two children. He came to Oregon for work in 1940 from Missouri and it was here that Bud met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Emma Brown, on Aug. 20, 1942, in Vancouver, Wash. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2004. He served his country during World War II as a U.S. Merchant Marine from 1943−45 as a Seaman First Class. After the service, he went to work for West Coast Boot for 20-plus years from 1940s until the 1960s. He then owned and operated Florence Auto Park in Scappoose from 1964 until 1976,
retiring that same year. Bud was a member of Grace Lutheran Church was a benefactor for the preschool program. Bud is survived by his son, Richard “Dick” Johnson and wife Stephanie, of Scappoose; grandchildren Brian Johnson of Scappoose, Todd Johnson of Olympia, Wash., and Michele Fagan of Bloomfield, N. Y.; greatgrandchildren Emma Johnson, Chase Johnson, Carly Johnson, Brooke Johnson, Stephanie Rose Fagan and Max Fagan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nellie Stepp. Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.columbiafh.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. Teddy Joe Finch Jr. Teddy Joe Finch, Jr. died on a hunting trip in LaGrande, Ore., on Aug. 29. He was 45. Teddy was born on Aug. 15, 1967, in Toledo, Ore., to Teddy Joe Finch Sr. and Gloria Ricker. Teddy moved to St. Helens as a youngster; he was educated and lived here all of his life.
He married Kris Orr in St. Helens on April 2, 1984. Teddy was a laborer for Hoffmann ConTeddy Joe struction Finch Jr. Company, but had been on disability for the past five years. His enjoyments included hunting, fishing, bowling, camping and watching the kids’ sports. Teddy is survived by his wife, Kris Finch of Rainier; children Billy Earlywine, Cody, Dawn, Kayla and Alden Finch, all of St. Helens; mother, Gloria Gellatley of Pendleton; siblings Sonja Finch, of Maine, and Angela Lynch of St. Helens, and nephew Jesse Finch. A celebration of life will be held on Sept. 5, beginning at 2 p.m., at Columbia Funeral Home. Committal service and niche inurnment will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.columbiafh.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.
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Columbia Pacific Food Bank’s Tracie Smith receives the latest cash donation from Bob Krenz, Bob’s son Paul Krenz and Bob’s great-granddaughter Emmelia Whister. The family has raised a little over $10,000 in the past two years by collecting more than 200,000 cans dropped off at the family’s home at 33837 Pittsburg Road in St. Helens. “We have some regulars that come all the time,” said Paul Krenz. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t raise nearly as much money.” The Krenz family also thanked Red Apple IGA in St. Helens for their assistance as well.
gon schools and published the work of thousands of students. HOR is working this year to increase and diversify submissions based on geographic location and grade level. Teachers are encouraged to make HOR part of their lesson planning for fall term in order to meet the Jan. 31, 2013 submission deadline. Student work in the HOR anthology appears alongside submissions from some of Oregon’s leading writers, including literary figures such as Ursula Le Guin, Brian Doyle, Barry Lopez and Oregon poet laureate Paulann Petersen. Submission details are available at honoringourrivers.org along with guidelines, electronic submission portal, teaching tool kits, resource listings, submission forms and details. One entry per student is allowed. Written work should be typed or printed clearly (no more than 500 words per entry) although digital entries are encouraged. Acceptable formats include pdf and Word.
Dakota John Cheney was born to mother Brandy Mazen and father Rick Cheney in Portland on Aug. 14. Dakota weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 19 inches long. He joins his sister, Abby Cheney, age 11, at home. Grandparents are Mike Matzen of Rainier, and Jack and Kathie Cheney, of St. Helens.
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A THANK YOU… From the Scappoose Class of 2012 Safe & Sober Committee The Scappoose HS 2012 Safe and Sober Event was a great success and fun was had by all! We want to thank the following for their contribution: Ace Hardware, First Student Inc, Kiwanis, Scappoose Subway, Columbia Acupuncture, Ogan Inc, Detrick’s Embroidery, Sauvie Island Grange, River City & Rentals NW, Means Nursery, Mossbargers, Carol Girt, Fred Meyer, Parr Lumber, Salon Haloo, Scappoose Outfitters, Hafeman Commercial Properties, Sauvie Island Kennels, Ticor Title, NAPA, Kessi Construction, Columbia Funeral Home, The Charlton Kennels & Farm, Crow Water Systems, NFC, St Helens-Scappoose Septic, Walmart, Robert Andreotti DMD, Columbia NW Heating, High School Pharmacy, The Chronicle, Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival, St Helens Elks, Rite Aid, Family Vision of Oregon, Scappoose Mid School, Dyno Nobel, Ichabod’s, Scappoose Fire Dept, Kendall Liday DDS, Cascade Concrete Products, Bullwinkle’s, Malibu Raceway, Pittock Mansion, Eric Clendenin, Amy McNeil, Brenda Lohman, Jami Schmid, Scappoose Admin, Janet Wentz, ALL SHS Custodial staff, all Scappoose School District Staff, Mr. Jackson, Heidi Hayden, Mrs. Routh, Mike Judah, Tom Weaver, Mark Williamson, Dixon Kirsch, The SHS Class of 2011 and all the parents/ community members that volunteered their time, money and items for this cause!
This Event would not have been possible without all of you!
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With the first day of school behind students, teachers and parents, Honoring Our Rivers presents an engaging learning experience that leads to publication for young writers and visual artists, developing the state’s next generation of cultural leaders and river enthusiasts. Now entering its 13th year, Honoring Our Rivers is open to all students throughout the state in K-12 and undergraduate classes. Students submit their writings and artwork focused on rivers and watersheds to a juried-review process, and those selected enjoy publication in a magazine distributed before Earth Day in April. “Honoring Our Rivers is a motivating learning project,” said Project Director Tom Webb. “Not only do students learn about Oregon’s legacy of rivers, they take part in the process of submitting to a publication for public consideration, a real-world writing and art practice.” HOR also supports teacher efforts to meet state standards in the arts, English and earth sciences. All schools and students are recognized for their participation. After publication, selected students participate in public readings around the state. Over the years, HOR has worked with hundreds of Ore-
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