GROUP MEETINGS

POMC & OTHER VICTIMS OF HOMICIDE SURVIVORS - November 6Meetings are the first Monday of each month and take place at the Peace House located at: 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland, OR (see map below). Meetings begin at 7:30pm but, doors open at 7:00pm for informal time to sign in and socialize.

Survivors of Murder and Vehicle Homicide - November 9Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Port of Woodland, 141 Davidson Avenue, Woodland , WA at 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact Delores Cook at 360-425-8658 or 360-751-8658 (cell).

Central Oregon Meeting POMC Group will again be meeting as soon as the leader, Kate Rohauer, is able to restart the meetings. She is now being a contact person. Her contact number is 541-671-0372.

Roseburg POMC Meeting Group is holding meetings in Roseburg under the leadership of Janet Meyer. Her phone number is 541-671-0372 or Lydia Meyer at 541-378-2449. Please contact these ladies for meeting information.

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Mary Elledge (503) 656-8039 Or call Karen Cornwell at (971) 404-1297Board MembersMary Elledge - Chapter LeaderGayle Moffit - Co-Leader (503) 761-1304Delores Cook - Co-Leader (360) 751-8658Karen Cornwall - SecretarySteve Abeling - TreasurerShirlene Guthrie - Parent AdvisorPat Schwiebert - Professional AdvisorRick Vaughn - Parent AdvisorRobert Pfeifer - Parent AdvisorAllen Tremain - Parent AdvisorVanessa Ferraro - Volunteer Private Investigator

POMC Meetings are a time for sharing experiences and emotions. We share a common situation, we are free to express any emotion: anger, sadness, frustration and laughter. We begin by sharing stories, sometimes focusing on a particular topic. Occasionally, we invite a speaker. We come together to support each other, not to judge. In order to maintain a safe place for sharing, we ask that anything said at a meeting remain confidential.

WHAT HAPPENS AT A MEETING?

November 2017Volume 35, No. 34

Greater Portland Area ChapterParents of Murdered ChildrenAnd Other Survivors of Homicide Victims14427 S. Forsythe Rd.Oregon City, OR 97045(503) 656-8039 POMC.com/portland

Our Loved Ones Remembered...Alla Bogdanov

2/21/1986-11/14/2007Child of Svetlana & Yuri Bogdanov

Andre Andaur11/11/1989-5/15/2004Son of Vivian Andaur

Andrew J. “Andy” McDonald

1/11/1962-/18/1994Husband of Debbie Oyamada

Anna Teresa Pelays

11/2/1984-12/29/1997Daughter of Christina Pelays

Annie Malinchak McCann

1/5/1992-11/2/2008Daughter of Dan & Mary Jane

McCann

Anthony Gregory Miller3/24/1998-11/3/1998

Grandson of Bonnie Gordan

Autumn Rayn Barnhart11/21/1981-11/26/2001

Daughter of Artanya Barnhart

Bertrell Coleman11//-12/19/2000

Son of Brenda Coleman

Bill “Billy” Hein7/14/1966-11/28/1988

Son of Frank Bonita Aadland

Brian Todd Mitchell3/23/1971-11/15/1995

Son of Craig & Julie Mitchell

Brittany Jean Stigen11/9/1990-11/1/2002Loved one of Lori Lucia

Carolyn Ruth Killaby10/2/1961-11/11/1995

Daughter of Nancy Lou LorenzMother of Gina Lynch

Sister of Susan Sheppard,Sister of Cynthia Rose, Steve LiebGranddaughter of Nancy Lorenz

Cassondra Megan “Cassie” Goodrich-Brown11/15/1984-1/5/2003

Daughter of Michael & Carolyn BrownNiece of Elaine Premo

Granddaughter of Anita Bonnem

Charles Daniel Callaway2/28/1975-11/16/2007

Son of Phillip & Karyn CallawayBrother of Jesse Callaway

Charlie Peralta

11/11/1987-2/7/2005Son of Lynette Voth

Cleon Carter11/23/1974-9/7/1994

Loved one of Cynthis Taylor

Cody F. Myers4/24/1992-11/1/2011

Son of Kent Myers

Coulton McComb-Buehler11/11/1996-9/30/2014

Son of Ron & Kim Buehler

Craig Jensen10/23/1969-11/3/1990Son of Barbara Morris

Dail Lea Schroeder11/22/1963-10/8/1987

Daughter of Clint & Judy AndersonSister of Dawn Haug & Darla Lundgren

Dale Vinal Saunders

11/23/1949-3/11/1986Loved one of Paula J. Sanders

Dana Lee Salyer11/5/1965-7/1/1986

Niece of Cindi AngerhoferDarcey R’ene Fix

8/1/1958-11/27/1980Sister of Kimber Fix

David Stipe

11/6/1988-6/5/2008Son of Maureen Miltenberger

David Anthony West11/30/1976-1/14/2006

Son of Beth West

David Michael Grubbs11/23/1987-11/19/2011

Son of Cherie & Michael GrubbsBrother of Sarah & Rachell

David R. Wahl10/25/1968-11/12/1995Son of Tom & Bev Jones,

Brother of Melanie & Deborah

Dustin M. Finney11/11/1982-8/12/2011

Son of Kristi Finney-Dunn

Dylan Berreth Day11/16/1986-12/27/1988

Loved one of Deborah Day& Al Barrett

Eddie Lee Gibbs11/1/1966-3/6/1987

Son of Roger & Patricia HanleyBrother of Teresa Robbins

Elizabeth A. Zalas-Edwards11/22/1950-7/16/1996

Wife of John ZalasFriend Rosie Heacock

Eric John Jolliffe11/21/1969-6/9/1991

Son of John & Carolyn Jolliffe

Erin Dawn Wilson5/13/1982-11/12/2007

Daughter of Steve & Kerry CraneNiece of Kim Oeflex

Francis Stickles11/19/1967-6/11/1995

Daughter of James Kadas

Gregg Lee Schneibel11/16/1972-1/28/1993

Son of Roy & Donna Schneibel

Telephone & Email FriendsIf you feel you need to talk, even through tears, the following individuals are ready to listen:

Delores Cook (360) 751-8658Rick Vaughn (503) 646-0171Carolyn (Kip) Brown (503) 502-7907

Barbara Norris (Vehicular Homicide) (360) 751-2104

In Jackson County: Emma Adams (541) 774-8187In Medford: Vicki Kelly (541) 535-5284In Central Oregon: Kate Rohauer (541) 410-7395

Jean Linn: POMC_PDX@comcast.netAmanda Harris (Siblings): amanda@advancedtx.com (623)866-3189Beth Greer: www.facebook.com/POMC>PORTLAND>VANCOUVER/

In Curry County: Phoebe Krevi (541) 813-1045In Coose Bay: Jenn Shilling (541) 297-6348

Our Loved Ones Remembered...Gregory Phillip Guthrie11/7/1962-9/27/1991

Son of Thomas & Shirlene GuthrieBrother of Michael GuthrieFriend of Christy Copeland

Harold Sloan Blanchard11/25/1982-10/24/2010

Son of Harold & Ranae BlanchardBrother of Amber, Adam & Marisa

Uncle of Manasseh, Alexa,Christopher, Lorin & Gabe

Loved one of Mark & Marlo Allen,

Hazel F. “Sis” Stephens7/3/1945-11/26/2004

Loved one of Jeffery C. Stephen’s& Sarah Sutherland

Howard A. Levey8/10/1956-11/3/1996Brother of Dan Levey

James Talley

1/25/1968-11/4/1990Son of Jean Talley

Jamil Hakeem Kemp

3/1/1980-11/11/2004Son of Charles KempJeffery McClain Gross4/17/1985-11/7/2002

Son of Kathleen PetersonSon of Don Walter

Jeffery Ray Brown

11/20/1970-8/6/1994Son of Ray & Pat Brown

Jodi Marie Brewer

11/26/1983-8/15/2003Daughter of Pamela & James Brewer

Sister of Jacqueline Brewer

John William Stewart12/15/1975-11/7/2007

Son of Lori Towne

Julio Cesar Marquez Jr.1/7/1998-11/7/2011Son of Diana Baxter

Layla Dawn Marie Cummings

11/7/1976-7/7/1984Daughter of Mindy Bakker

Linda Karlovich

2/4/1969-11/11/1997Loved one of Matt & Martha Karlovich

London Grey McCabe9/21/2008-11/3/2014Son of Matt McCabe

Lucy Adele Eilertson2/26/1998-11/24/1998

Daughter of Mollie UselmanDaughter of Brooks Eilertson

Sister of Grant & Stella

Lynn Leeann Ring12/9/1964-11/7/1994

Daughter of Maria Ring

Marie Lynn Adams-Fuller11/22/1957-11/24/1981

Daughter of Emma L. Adams

Max Chamberlin7/5/1987-11/3/2009

Son of John Chamberlain

Melissa R. Bittler11/19/1987-12/13/2001

Daughter of Tom & Mary Bittler

Michael Roy Richards11/18/1974-2/6/2003Son of Karen Richards

Michelle Ann Slattum

12/9/1970-11/14/1989Daughter of Mary Slattum

Michelle Leigh Walker11/18/1970-7/6/2013

Daughter Dolly Spencer

Miranda Diane Gaddis11/18/1988-3/8/2002

Daughter of Michelle DuffeyGranddaughter of Wesley & Vida Duffey

Sister of Marissa, Miriah & JordanNiece of Cha-Cha & Michael,Cousin of

Whitney, Kortney, Jacob, Savannah

Nancy I. Ramirez2/13/1973-11/12/1994

Daughter of Edward & Marjorie Ramirez

Nicole Marie Hutchings6/15/1983-11/1/2004

Daughter of Jim & Robin HutchingsSister of Amanda Hutchings

Nicolette Naomi “Nikki” Elias6/11/1968-11/10/2014

Daughter of Madeleine GarcelonSister of Sonia DeLeon

Paul Whitcher

1/23/1972-11/19/1994Son of Darlene Myers

Stepson of Roger Myers

Paul D. Bischke11/3/1954-9/18/1996Son of Donna Sutton

Brother of Barbara Berger

Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer11/6/1967-7/18/1989

Daughter of Benson & Danna Schaeffer

Rita Marcussin5/25/1953 - 11/19/1973Sister of Barbara Graisy

Rob Jones Jr.11/7/1977-8/24/2001

Son of Steve and Ida Perkins

Ronald James Overstreet11/22/1979-3/4/2006

Loved one of Julie & Daniel Baldie

Samantha Effingham6/5/1995-11/23/2012

Daughter of Tracy Effingham

Scott Robert Bell1/30/1974-11/4/1991

Son of Paula BerryStepson of Tim Berry

Grandson of Robert & Frances Barnett

Shane Ward11/21/1969-12/14/1989

Son of Lois Ward

Shauna Catherine May4/29/1957-11/28/1980

Daughter of Zoe Ann Cooley

Shelley Dawn Elkins11/9/1968-5/31/1989

Daughter of Donald & Nina ElkinsSister of Sharon Christensen

Steve Leroy Johnson11/22/1975-8/31/1997

Loved one of Julia JohnsonLoved one of Steve & Tonya Johnson

Tasha Puls7/21/1972-11/6/2003

Sister of Tim and Misty Boggs

Valerie Dee McDonald5/24/1954 -11/9/1980

Daughter of Bob & Dee Dee Kouns

Yvonne Rios11/10/1969-10/5/2009

Sister of Grace Rios

WE ARE STILL FUND RAISING FOR OUR ADDITIONAL MEMORIAL WALL.

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.

DRAGONFLIES REPRESENT TRANSFORMATION

Dragonflies are such delicate looking little creatures,However, do not be fooled—like us,

They have adaptable features.

So many things in its life will rearrange;Having adaptability enables

Both of us to change.

Dragonflies were sent to you and me to remind usTo bring lightness and joy’

Into our life;We cannot survive if there is only strife.

These harmless creatures lived long before The dinosaurs lived on Earth;

We can borrow their determinationTo realize our worth.

Similar to humans, their bodiesChange numerous times as they grow;

They fly in tandem to be a coupleLike humans, that want others to know.

Dragonflies are masters In their ability to fly;

When we watch,We can lift our spirits up in the sky.

We have found that identical to humans,

A dragonfly displays a capacity For selective attention;

Alternatively, maybe like us, it mightJust be hypertension!

Somehow, dragonflies know when we are sad;They are so beautiful when we look at them

We cannot stay mad.

We now can see how adaptable this Little creature can be;

We know he will impart strengthIn addition to lightheartedness for you and me.

Mary Elledge

DEE DEE KOUNS WILL BE REMEMBEREDAS A CHAMPION FOR BALANCING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Our own Dee Dee Kouns came into this worldIn Arapahoe, Nebraska on March 20, 1928;

Being the youngest of six children,She was born to debate.

She was just seven when her familyMoved to Oregon

In addition, that sealed our fate;Without her and her second husband, Bob Kouns,

Our justice system in Oregon Would have been slower to incubate.

Dee Dee married her first husband, “Mac” McDonald,A WWII Navy Veteran, in 1947;

They had three beautiful children, Michael, Patrick, and Valerie,

And I am sure a life right from heaven.

Sadly to say, “Mac” died in a swimming accident in 1954;In 1956, Dee Dee met Bob Kouns, who was so taken by this family,

He probably immediately started waiting for themOutside their door.

In 1957, Dee Dee married Bob Kouns, another incredible man;In 1958, they added Kevin Kouns, Another son to this amazing clan.

The Kouns family kept busy with their children and livesIn addition were a remarkable force;

What prompted them into actionWas the murder of their beloved daughter Valerie,

And they found victims had no recourse.

Dee Dee and Bob joined Parents of Murdered ChildrenTherefore, they could help others and themselves as well;

Who would have believed that justice For victims were like rights from hell?

This magical couple started Crime Victims United in 1983;They wanted a group to help victims like you and me.

The Kouns were responsible for the passing of Measure 10; Without their help, it would not win.

They traveled the state educating people on rights for victimsAnd a balanced justice system that could work;

They gave their time freely and supportedVictims and co-victims and let those who took away people’s rights

Be the ones that would be the jerk.

They helped pass Measure 11, stronger sentences, Measure 26,A constitutional change for “protection of society, and other rights

We now use every day;It was time for victims to have equal rights

And that innocent people

Are not the ones to pay.

Bob Kouns passed away in 2004;Dee Dee still spoke out and did what she could

As she always felt victims should have more.

Dee Dee Kouns died on September 20, 2017;I bet her last thoughts were of her beloved children,

Four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,Moreover, that new victims of crimes are always seen.

Mary Elledge

LIST OF NAMES TO BE ENGRAVED ON THE NEW MEMORIAL WALL UPON COMPLETION(Please contact us if your loved one’s name does not appear on this paper and you would like to have it added. A form will be added to our newsletter each month to be used for adding names for the wall when it is completed. Please check the spelling of your loved one’s name and let us know if it is wrong. You can e-mail us at elledge1@gmail.com, call 505-656-8039, or mail us at POMC, 14427 S. Forsythe Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045.)

Aisha Kathleen Zughbieh-CollinsAmber Rhiannon Adams

Anthony Branch Jr.Ashley Benson

Austin Joe HrynkoBenjamin Redmond

Billy GianellaBraylon Michael Duguay

Brian RomoBrian Elton Spaulding

Charlie PeraltaCheritee Yvonne VanceCheryl Elizabeth Hart

Christopher James LoftusColtin Jacob Salsbury

Coulton McComb-BuehlerCraig C. Moritz Jr.

Dale Archie BrownDaniel Guerin

David G. Swapp Jr.David Rothrock

Dean Anthony KuntzDevan Chanel Schmidt

Diego Aguilar

Douglas Oliver BentonGlen Edward Drysdale

Harold Sloan BlanchardIzaak GillenJared Stout

Jason Michael EllJason Dale JohnsonJason Scott Williams

Jayme Sue AustinJeffery Ray Brown

Jeffery TowersJessica Lynn ClarkJodi Marie Brewer

Joseph Ben PetersonJulio Cesar Marquez Jr.Kathleen Lois BaumanKaylee Anne Sawyer

Keith Ardell BenefieldKenneth Dylan Lambert

Kenzie Rose La BuyKrystal Jaye Mitchell

Kyle William PeckhamLaura Jean Bohlen

London Grey McCabe

Lori G. BillingsleyMarcos Juan CastilloMolly Irene McCarter

Nicolas Lamont LawsonNicolette Naomi “Nikki” Elias

Paul W. MillerRachelle “Shelly” LawRandall Leo GettmanRaymond Lee Myers

Rebekah “Becky” Selegue JohnsonRyan Robert Jones

Sahara Grace DwightSavannah Danielle Munden

Steve Leroy JohnsonStuart M. Hess

Thomas James FiteWilliam Roland Hatch III

Windy Kim KimballErin Kroeker

Braedon Anthony KroekerLeia Kroeker

Luke Aiden KroekerIan Patrick McKay

FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS GATHERED TOGETHERTO HONOR DEE DEE KOUNS FOR HER COUNTLESS HOURS

TO HELP VICTIMS OF CRIMES AND BALANCE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

In 1980, Dee Dee and Bob Kouns received the most devastating news a family could receive. Their daughter, Valerie, was missing. She had been living in California. This was not at all like anything she had ever done before. They closed up their business and went to California to help investigate. They spent years looking for answers. At that time, there was little help available to them. The Kouns had little support from the authorities as well making it even worse. Valerie’s body was not found until years later.

They didn’t stop there. They came back to Oregon and joined Parents Of Murdered Child. However, that was not enough. In 1983, they started Crime Victims United, (CVU). This is an outstanding group that helps gets rights for victims of crimes, changes in the justice system, and lobbies for legislation for victims of crimes. They worked hard to balance the justice system. Their lives were consumed with getting rights for victims.

Bob Kouns died in 2004. Dee Dee still worked behind the scenes. She would also speak out when needed or to endorse laws and bills for the protection of society. I will never forget the countless hours we spent at meetings or on the phone. None of us would be where we are today without their support and dedication.

A celebration of Dee Dee’s life was held in Charbonneau on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Her service was truly a tribute. This remarkable lady gave victims’ rights a whole new meaning. Dee Dee and her husband paved the way for victims. Though Dee and Bob both received wonderful praise, there are no words that can express what she did and sacrificed for victims in Oregon. She had a remarkable turn outat her “celebration of life”.

Steve Doell has continued for years now as head of Crime Victims United. We are most grateful. He also works to continue on their legacy and give victims a voice. It takes all of us and those who work for the justice system to keep victims’ rights in place. (For more information on the life of Dee Dee Kouns, please read the poem about her life on page 4.)

NOVEMBER, 2017 MESSAGE FROM MARYTHANK YOU, FOR ATTENDING AND SUPPORTING

OUR NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

The Greater Portland Chapter is honored to pay recognition to all of the people who helped support our “National Day of Remembrance” on September 25, 2017. We had a great attendance and outstanding people who volunteered to help. It takes all of us to make it a success.

The city of Oregon City and staff at Mt. View Cemetery planted the flowers, decorated the cemetery, set everything up for us, played the music, helped in any way possible. They were all amazing. BCT furnished the hamburgers, condiments and did the barbecuing.

We were in awe because of our keynote speaker, District Attorney Joshua Marquis. Not only did he give an outstanding speech, he changed it to include information on Dee Dee Kouns, a committed POMC member and victims’ rights advocate who had just passed. We dedicated our 2017 Day of Remembrance to Ms. Kouns. She was a member since 1980. Dee Dee and her husband helped get bills passed that would give more rights to co-victims of homicide and spent years of their lives helping co-victims get through our justice system. There is a poem this month in this newsletter explaining about her dedication to victims of homicide.

Businesses that donated services or items, as well as members who helped financially or personally are as follows: Tom Fowler donated the beautiful balloons from his company “Lighter Than Air”, Starbucks at the Oregon City Shopping Center, and Costco sent cookies and pastries. Others that brought food or gave donations or helped with putting the “Day of Remembrance on were as follows: Eleanore Baccellieri, Rose Minor and Mark, Maryalice Godfrey, Rich Umphress, Delores and Lee Cook, Gayle Moffitt, Anton and Delores Kuntz, Pat Kuiper, Shirlene Guthrie, Rhonda, Mary and Bob Elledge, Pat Schwiert, Lesia Kennedy, Post 1324 Veterans of Foreign Wars, John and Marlene Young, Karen Cornwall, Bob Pfeifer Rosemary Brewer, Melanie Kebler, Yazmin Wadia, Amanda Burnett, Debbie Holfield, and Sylvia, and Allen Tremain. If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us.

Last, but not least, we are so grateful to all the people who attended. Without our audience, we could not have our program. It was pleasing to have so many people honoring and remembering our loved ones. As each name was read, we know that a loved one is being remembered. As long as we remember, they will be with us.

What I have seen over the last years is that there are less tears in the audience. I think that it is because this is the day we honor our loved ones. We know that we are not alone. Each of our loved ones will have their name engraved in stone. The cemetery will always protect our loved one’s memorial. It is protected by a city charter. The land will never be sold. We also are sending a message that our society feels that each life matters. We will never forget nor should others. Taking a life is the worst kind of theft. Homicide cannot be resolved. The names on our memorial proves this. They will not be forgotten. Mary Elledge

This years theme was the dragonfly, please see the dragonfly poem.

DA Joshua Marquis

GIFTS OF REMEMBRANCEPremier Manufacturing Company pays for our

operating expense through the effort of Jeanne Gianella. Jeanne’s son, Billy Gianella was a victim of

homicide (5/31/65-6/7/92).

Shawn Haddock in memory of all victims of homicide.

RHONDA ELLEDGE AND MIKE OSTERMAN

GAIL AND G.H. PARRICKROGER AND DARLENE MYERS

GINA WORMAN

RICHARD AND JANET MARTAIN

DORA TREVINODOLORES COOKSTACY GILLEN

KEITH AND PAT ELMORE

Memorial Donations for New Wall

PERMISSION FOR ENGRAVING OF NAMES FOR THE NEW POMC OREGON AND WASHINGTON WALLPrinted name of loved one________________________________________ (Will be engraved on wall.)

Relationship to love one___________________________________________

Loved one’s birthday________________________ Death date_______________________

New member’s name and address_____________________________________________

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Member’s phone number__________________________ Do you want a newsletter? Yes No

Signature for permission to Engrave name and spelling approval_______________________________

Please submit one form for each loved one. Please check with other family members/friends to make sure that no more than one name is sent each for each loved one to be added to the wall. When completed, please mail, fax, or e-mail to Mary Elledge, POMC, 14427 S. Forsythe Road, Oregon City, OR 97045; Fax: 503-656-4420; phone: 503-656-8039; or e-mail: elledge1@gmail.com.

The Greater Portland Chapter is proud to announce that Lois Ward has done a remarkable job on her book about her beloved son, Shane. In her own words, Lois lets us know the loss and pain she has gone through and the injustice of her case. Her book is like a documentary. She has also written several other books about her life. She is able to recreate what has made her who she is.

“Defending Shane” is a tribute to her son and a true glimpse of what can happen and does in murder cases. I am proud of Lois as she is sharing one of the saddest things that can happen to a mother, the murder of her child. Thank you, Lois, for your dedicated work. Mary Elledge

Hello, my name is Lois, and I am writing this to announce the book I wrote titled: defending SHANE. I wrote this book, and designed the covers to help “show” Shane’s life. Shane is my son. He was born on November 21, 1969, and he was murdered on a cold, sunny afternoon - December 14, 1989. Shane had stopped to defend a young girl who was being physically assaulted by a gang member, when a second gang member attacked Shane from behind, rupturing a main artery in the back of his head. I am told people who do what Shane did are called “the peacemaker”, and they are ofter killed in the process. The girl Shane had stepped-in to defend was released from the first gang member’s hold, and ran to safety. While Shane was being murdered by the gang members other stood by and watched it happen.

I describe how the police had both “offenders” in custody by the end of that first night, yet our town’s police department did not represent my son’s rights, and did not support me in my efforts to get justice for Shane. There was no trial for these offenders, as they were “allowed” to plea bargain down from murder even though they both had previous criminal records – though murdering Shane was their first “murder” offense.

Because I know I am not the only parent in the situation I was in, I started from the beginning of Shane’s life to help readers understand the kind of person he was, and I have included police records, a detectives records, news paper articles, and coroner’s reports in this book to show the truth of this nightmare.

Though this book is expensive because it contains full color photographs, and police documents, I am making the book available at a discount price for a short time to make it more affordable for POMC members through the Internet site: https://www.creatspace.com/7208352 and enter the Code: FSC69HNS. This special offer is valid through December 1, 2017. Any feed-back you would like to give about this book is welcome, and if you wish to send a quote I can use in my advertisement you can send it to my email address: lo@loislouise.workMy best wishes to all,Thank you,Lois (Louise) Ward

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Important Notice Concerning This NewsletterEach month a number of newsletters are returned due to delivery problems. In addition to the initial postage, return postage is charged by the Postal Service. To minimize this expense, please contact Gayle Moffitt at moffittgk@comcast.net or 503-761-1304 if your address changes or you no longer wish to receive this publication. If you email, please indicate in the subject box

“POMC Change”. If the mail is undeliverable yours and loved one’s name will be removed from all list.

Chapter Leader/Newsletter EditorMary Elledge (503) 656-803914427 S. Forsythe Rd.Oregon City, OR 97045Fax: (503) 974-9822*Deadline for newsletter is the 1st of each month.

Newsletter LayoutRachael StrongEmail: rachaelstrong1990@gmail.com

Newsletter ProofreaderShirlene GuthrieBoard Member

Mailing AddressesGayle Moffitt9701 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. Apt. O-102Happy Valley, OR 97086(503)761-1304Email: moffittgk@comcast.net

Portland POMC Websitepomc.com/portlandPOMC National Headquarters4960 Ridge Ave. Suite 2Cincinnati, OH 45209Toll Free (888) 818-POMC

National POMC Websitewww.pomc.com

Portland Area District Attorney’s Office Phone Numbers:

Multnomah County Washington County Clackamas County Yamhill County Marion County Columbia County Clark County, WA

*These DA’s offices contain their own Victims Assistance departments. You can contact both using these numbers.

(503) 988-3162(503) 846-8671(503) 655-8431(503) 434-7510(503) 588-5222(503) 397-0300(503) 397-2261