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a Wednesday, January 19, 2005 LOCAL Journal STAYTON TERESA WILLIAMS The Stayton Mail Stayton police and fire department rescue teams ride on the North Santiam River on Tuesday to help a couple who were stranded when the river levels swelled with runoff. N. Santiam River's rising water strands couple in truck Homeless pair came up from California to empty storage unit BY TERESA WILLIAMS The Stayton Mail A homeless couple got stuck in their vehicle Tuesday morning downstream from the Stayton Bridge when the North Santiam River flooded. Danette and Virgil Valadao parked their 1999 Ford Expedition about 35 feet from the riverbank, just as they had most nights during the past three weeks. The temperature increased during the night, melting snow and causing the river to rise.

Danette Valadao awoke just before 6 a.m. to find her vehicle surrounded by water. She said she tried to drive to higher ground, but the water was moving too swiftly. She got on the car's cab and lit a flare. Virgil Valadao, the stayed vehicle's inside and lights.

Someone saw the flare and called for help. The Stayton police and fire departments, the Jefferson Fire Department Water Rescue Team and the Marion County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol responded and used boats to get the couple Weapons Continued and their dog to safety. "That truck is my house," Danette Valadao said. "That truck is all I have." The couple had come to Stayton from California to empty out Danette's storage unit. Everything they owned was in the truck, and they don't know when they will be able to get to it.

When the couple parked their vehicle Monday night, they saw embers from a fire. Danette Valadao said she knows of other homeless people who camp near the river. "People are homeless 365 days of the year," she said. "It's not just people that are refusing to work. It's people like me who are disabled." Virgil Valadao said he lost his job as a commercial fisherman after he broke his elbow.

"I've worked my whole life," he said. "It can happen to anyone at any time." The Red Cross is helping to find shelter, clothing and food for the couple, and the Stayton Fire Department is helping them find other services, including transportation. Charlie Mike's Restaurant donated breakfast Tuesday. Danette Valadao said that the help she has been given has restored her faith in the people of Stayton. Continued from 1C decontamination process Tuesday.

Troopers were assisted in rinsing their Lin-X suits of possible chemicals, then directed to cold and hot showers to ensure that they would not be infected by a hazardous material. The team is made up of SWAT members, forensic investigators and members of the state Fish and Wildlife Department. Most of the new gear is similar to equipment that the SWAT team has used when searching suspected methamphetamine labs. The new equipment was purchased with $3 million in federal WMD-preparedness grants, Griffith said. The team's purpose is to act as a bridge between police and fire responders to a criminal event or natural disaster.

The team has been trained to handle a wide spectrum of hazards, including bombs and chemical agents, but also is SWATtrained and experienced in crime-scene investigation. The discovery of white powder in the state Capitol in 2002 helped spur the group forward. A typical incident that the team would respond to, Griffith said, would be a hostage situation that involved the threat of chemical or biological weapons. Members of fire agencies and other state emergency officials were on hand to observe and learn how the team would work in conjunction with local agencies. "We are also capable of responding to any type of natural disaster," Griffith said.

"And we can respond anyplace in the state of The WMD-response unit has been training for about a year and has been operation-ready for seven months, said the unit's assistant commander, Lt. Dave Mazour. The biggest challenge for the squad's members has been mastering the precise details of donning and removing the protective gear. The decontamination unit demonstrated Tuesday also would Friends Ask U.s.. real Q.

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DeLapp, Ethel Louise: Salem, 1 p.m., Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, Dallas. Johnston, Prudence Salem, 2 p.m., Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, Salem. Paris, Paul Keizer, 11 a.m., Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Parker, Edna Violet: Salem, 1 p.m., Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem.

Julius H. Kobayashi May 17, 1953 January 16, 2005 SALEM great father who loved his children. We miss and love you dad. Gerald A. Sheehan September 20, 1928 January 17, 2005 KEIZER Memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m., Jan.

21, 2005 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Private interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Keizer Funeral Chapel. Mary Jane Bryan June 12, 1921 January CORVALLIS Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Jan.

21, 2005 at Restlawn Funeral Home. Interment is Friday at Restlawn Memory Gardens and Mausoleum. Allen Edward Christiansen December 29, 1946 January 17, 2005 SALEM Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 19, 2005 at Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel.

Harold 'Kenneth' Wasson February 27, 1925 January 11, 2005 CARLTON The son of Albert and Frances E. Galloway Wasson, he moved to Carlton in 1942 with his family. He interrupted his senior year at Carlton High School to join his three older brothers in the service. Ken served aboard the U.S.S. Goodrich (DD-881) and U.S.S.

Irwin (DD-794) in the South Pacific. While aboard the Irwin, during the second battle of the Philippines, RM2 Wasson was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps medal for his actions during rescue operations alongside the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Princeton. After the war, he returned home to graduate from Carlton High. Ken worked as a Millwright and Electrician until he retired.

He really enjoyed fishing, bow hunting, and camping with his sons. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Wasson. Survivors include his sons, Dick Wasson of Lincoln City, Mike Wasson of McMinnville, and Roger Wasson of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers, James A. Wasson II of McMinnville, Melvin C. Wasson of Carlton, and Robert L.

Wasson of Salem; and 4 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m., Jan. 22, 2005 at the Chapel of Macy Son, McMinnville. Following services there will be a gathering of friends and family at the Carlton home of Ken's niece, Joni Marten. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to Capitol Chapter OHA, Youth Education Fund, 581 Lancaster Dr. S.E., Salem, OR 97301. Arrangements are by Macy Son Funeral Directors. "Operated by local A reputation you families who care." can count on Keizer when it matters most. FUNERAL CHAPEL $690 HOWELL-EDWARDS-DOERKSEN Simplified with RIG Marc Johnson Cheri Bobeda Cremation Chopel of the Gardens www.keizerfuneralchapel.com Keizer Funeral Chapel Salem 4365 River Rd.

N. 023245 1350 Commercial 503-581-3911 St. SE 503-393-7037 View Funeral Home," Cemetery 8s, Crematorium owned operated since 1893 Family People you know, people you can rely on, today and tomorrow Michael Garcia Richard Hilts 503-363-8652 Se habla Above Historic Pioneer Cemetery 982020 FUNERAL MEMORIAL INFORMATION Lots 183 Lots 183 Memorials Markers 184 BURIAL PLOTS Garden of Protection, 2 Capital 140 Hoyt Monument St. Co. at Restlawn in W.

Salem. Memory $2000 503-363-6887 Gardens, spcs Garden of Meditation, lot 321, spaces 1 2. $1900 each. Call Doug at (503) 370-8282 Robert Alan Goldman June 14, 1947 January 16, 2005 SALEM Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 20, 2005 at Virgil T.

Golden Funeral Service. Vernice M. Williams January 21, 1907 January 16, 2005 MCMINNVILLE Services will be 10:30 a.m., Jan. 21, 2005 at the Chapel of Macy Son. Private family interment will be at South Yamhill Cemetery, McMinnville.

Carlton J. Snow December 26, 1939 November 19. 2004 SALEM Willamette University College of Law will hold a memorial service for Professor Carlton J. Snow on January 22, 2005, at 2 p.m., in the Mary Stuart Rogers Music Building on the Willamette campus. A reception will be held afterwards in the student lounge at the College of Law.

The public is invited to attend. Professor Snow was an exemplary teacher and mentor who will be sorely missed at the school in which he taught for the last 33 years. His spirit will live on in the minds of the students he taught and in the hearts of those he mentored. To honor Professor Snow's long and distinguished service to the College of Law and its students, the College has established the Carlton J. Snow Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be used to fund scholarships for needy Willamette law students.

Contributions may be sent to The Carlton Snow Memorial Fund, Dean's Office, Willamette University College of Law, 245 Winter Street, Salem OR 97301. John Colin Mann September 21, 1920 January 17, 2005 SALEM John Mann, devoted husband of Jeri Mann died peacefully Monday. He was the father of five children and a longtime Salem resident. He was born in Portland, Ore. in 1920.

He attended Washington High School where he played sports and met his wife, Jeri. He served in the South Pacific during WWII in the 41st Division Signal Corps. After the war he played baseball in the Florida International League for the Lakeland Pilots. He is a graduate of Pacific University. He was employed at State Farm Insurance where he retired after 30 years of dedicated service.

He loved his family, his farm and his pets. John enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and golfing with family and friends. He taught his children about honesty and integrity by living it in his daily life. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Patrick. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeri; sons, Mike and Tom; daughters, Mary Jo and 1 Joan; sister, Maxine Dorrance and half-brother, Richard Mann; and four grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held at 10:15 a.m., Jan. 21, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shaw, Ore. Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.

Kenneth Dwayne Ackley December 3, 1947 January 13, 2005 MOLALLA A memorial service will be held at Molalla Nazarene Church, Molalla, at 1 p.m., Jan. 22, 2005. Loyal Burns, Sr. October 17, 1923 January 16, 2005 SALEM Loyal R. Burns, was born in Gladwyne, the son of Franklin V.V.

Burns and Ida Mae Burns. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1945. Loyal married Jeanne Ardell Althouse and moved to Oregon in 1947, where together they started their family in Douglas County. Loyal worked in the logging and lumber industry until 1960, when he went to work for S.A.I.F.

Corporation, retiring in 1985. Loyal was a post commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars and was active in the local community. Loyal Burns enjoyed golf, woodworking and gardening; most loved were his roses. Loyal R. Burns, Sr.

is survived by his children, Loyal, Jr. of lone, Gene of Los Angeles, Orion of Seattle, Ardell of Seattle, and Setha of Eugene, Ore. Loyal, Sr. had 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Jan.

22, 2005 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Private graveside services will held on the Oregon Coast. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

Langstraat July 31, 1945 January 15, 2005 SALEM Bill was born in Roswell, N.M., on July 31, 1945 to Altha M. and William Norman Langstraat, Sr. He lived in Chino, Calif. for many years before moving to Salem in 1991. Bill worked in landscaping and agriculture his entire life.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He was a member of the American Bass Association. Children's laughter and happiness were a meaningful part of his life. He is survived by 6 sisters and 4 brothers, all of whom reside in Southern California and Missouri Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 20 at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence.

Arrangements by City View Funeral Home. Mary A. Severin February 21, 1925 January 16, 2005 SALEM Mary was born on February 21, 1925 in Omaha, Neb. to Albert and Nora (Collins) Vandenbroucke. She married John Severin on October 19, 1956 in Omaha.

She worked as a stenographer for 16 years, the Omaha Sears for 10, School years, District and for the Salem-Keizer six years. Mary enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and cross stitch. She is survived by her husband, John Severin Sr. of Salem; John Severin Jr. of Littleton, daughters, Mary Conrad of Livingston, Texas, Barbara Hughes of Sammamish, and Joan Lundgreen of Durham; and six grandchildren.

A Vigil will be held at Keizer Funeral Chapel on January be used to decontaminate civilians exposed to hazardous materials. The 30-member unit is based in the Mid-Willamette Valley and able to reach anywhere between Springfield and Portland within an hour, Griffith said. They train quarterly for as long as 20 hours, separate from the troopers' day-to-day duties. SWAT team members train 24 hours per month apart from their daily duties. "If we have a chemical or biological event dealing with a human threat, we will be able to go in now," said Sgt.

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A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on January 20 at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School or a charity of choice in care of Keizer Funeral Chapel who is in charge of arrangements.

Karl 'Corky' Phillip Hammond January 10, 1938 January 16, 2005 by his family and friends. SEMPER FI, K.P.! See ya a week of Tuesdays. SALEM Karl 'Corky' Phillip Hammond of Salem, passed away on January 16, 2005. He was 67. Karl was born on January 10, 1938, in lone, to Alberta and Carl Hammond.

He married Patricia Berrey in Richland, on September 6, 1958. He attended Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane before joining the Marine Corps at age 17 in 1955. During his time in the Marine Corps, he served in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart. As a member of the Marine Corps Pistol and Rifle Team, he was one of the nation's top shooters, winning many trophies and medals, which he was proud to display. He served his country bravely and proudly for 20 years, retiring at the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant in 1975.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, Karl worked for the Salem-Keizer School District as a computer analyst, specializing in computer payroll programs. He retired from the District in 1995, after 19 years. In his retirement, Karl enjoyed travel with his wife, woodworking, participating in slot tournaments in Reno, and playing on his computer. He recently discovered the Internet and had hours of fun playing games, e- mailing jokes, and keeping in touch with friends. Karl is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; daughter, Sherry Woods of Eugene; son, Bruce (wife, Cindy) of Salem; daughter, Kiki (husband, John) May of Salem; a brother, Paul, and sister, Delores Gannon, both of Spokane; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

His sense of humor, tricks, and mischievous ways will be greatly missed A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held January 22, at 2 p.m., at Morning Star Community Church, 4775 27th Ave. S.E., Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to Morning Star Community Church or Northwest Medical Teams in Karl's name. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

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