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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1994)
Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, December 21,1994 usBiessllotes Apple Valley Market now open all year Apples, whirly-gigs, lodge pole pine furniture, log homes and Christmas trees can all be found at the Apple Valley M arket, the co rn e r of NW Sunset Highway and Fisher Road in Buxton. Kirk Benifiel, a native of Banks, has been operating the roadside stand since Au- gust and, during the past few m onths, has m anaged to change with the seasons, first selling fresh produce, then becoming a Chantrelle mush- room buyer in the fall, now selling Christmas trees, but always having fresh apples available. Benifiel will continue to of- fer a variety of items, guided by both the seasons and his customers. The market is located next to one of the last Gravenstein orchards in the area, with 850 fruitin9 trees and an addition- al eight varieties of apples. Benifiel, a senior loan offi- cer for a Hillsboro bank in his other life, plans to continue the business, occasionally using contractors, but relying primarily on himself and his friend, Donna Pnillips, who is also a loan officer. The m arket w ill rem ain open dailv until C hristm as Eve, a fte r w hich it w ill be open weekends only. In May, Benefiel will again open the market daily. Handmade it- ems on consignment are wel- come. When the stand goes to being open weekends only, Benifiel will use the extra time tr?GS'f H? P!ans l° h L ’ from h.e branch' * $ i* rel? ° .Vet fr ° m th ® fn a a tlfPe to f hlS banklng busi_ n6cS • < .. ° r 7 ° w Inior,pation, see w n r p c M M r * ad » ^ IN D E P E N D E N T or call Two Vernonia businesses close down Kirk Benifiel Can’t get to the barbershop? Local barber will take care of you at your home or office Longtime Vernonia barber Ray Pelster, who closed up shop when his rent was too steeply increased, returned to school and is now certified to cut hair in the homes or of fices of his clients. Pelster was certified by the The signs say it all: Mary Cota, left photo, closed Vernonia Variety this month after the building’s new owner, C.E. Davis, Increased the rent In photo at right, Alicia, Chong and Priscilla shut down Vernonia Cafe after being evicted from their location by Davis. Oregon Board of Barbers & Hairdressers. Any prospec tive customer with questions about such services may con tact the board at 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97310. tv u u ia iii r v io ic i ö a c l' vices, call 429-4000. Santa Gifting for Under $20 The C in d ern o o h A lf r e d ’s H e re Join us f o r « New Y ear’s Festivities A ll Isotoner® Gloves Assorted Slippers Book Bags ¿ ¡¡S ^ H a ts . Saturday, Dec. 3 1 , 9 pm - 1 am A l l L o t t e r y G a m e s A v a ila b le 7 Santa Claus will be here Dec. 22 from 2 -7 p.m. The bar will be closed so bring the young ones in to visit with St. Nick A ll Socks M any Purses & Wallets School Logo Athletic Bags W ftR Christmas Shoes JW3J5I) (4 Styles Available) Shoe Care Products TONY'S SHOES Wed. - Fri. J Christmas Eve. Have a S afe & H ap p y H o lid a y Open 11 am - Closed Sundays • 669 Mist Drive • Vernonia • 429-9903 Closed Sunday
