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Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, August 21,1996 Full house enjoyed the annual Vernonia Jamboree Logging Show Kevin Hofenbredl was named 1996 All-Around Logger for both Columbia County and the Ver nonia Jamboree Logging Show, edging out Jeff Skirvin by three points in the county contest and by four points in Vernonia. Following are those who placed (1st-3rd) in individual events. Working Saw, 5-6 cu. in: Lee Hofenbredl, 15.26; Kevin Hofenbredl, 16.05; Jasson Kyser, 18.5. Pet© P e te rs m ain tain s a steady patter as he keeps the Logging Show rolling. Axe Throw: Scott Whitehead, 13; Dustan Thompson, 12; Les Skirvin, 11. Kid’s Axe Throw: Kyle Cota, 7; Tom Gardner, 5; Don Schaumburg, 4. Working Saw, 4-5 cu. in.: Jeff Skirvin, 5.44; Jim Horn, 6.7; Larry Hofenbredl, 6.87. Women’s Bucking: Renee Hall, 13.75; Darla Lardy, 15.85; Sara Cave, 16.05. Pole Walk & Snip: Kevin Hofenbredl, 17.02; Jim Horn, 19.10; Jess Borders, 19.60. Women’s Hard Hat Toss: Andrea White, 109' 9“; Andrea Gellatly, 108' 9“; Darla Lardy, 97' 10”. Choker Setting: Kevin Hofenbredl, 17.74; Jeff Skirvin, 21.54; Geoff Hoffert, 21.97. Unlimited Bucking: Les Skirvin, 5.18; Jim Horn, 10.31; Loren Knapp, 12.47. Kid’s Choker Setting: Don Schaumburg, 13.22; Kyle Cota, 15.5; Nick Sorber, 15.81. Steeple Chase: Jeff Skirvin, 32; Kevin Hofen bredl, 33.13; Melvin Lardy, 33.44. Pole Fall (all hits): Ray Kyser, 35.40; Jess Bor ders, 46.00; Geoff Hoffert, 51.78. Boom Stick Run: Coby Reiger, 6; Scott White- head, 6.13; Chris Cave, 6.37. Pole Walk: Chris Cave, 8.5; Scott White- head, 9.07; Kennedy Ragsdale, 9.6. Logging show clown Terry Selby performs his heart-stopping routine from the top of a pole, 40’ above ground. Many sponsors needed for show In addition to participants, it takes many, many sponsors for a successful logging show. Follow ing are the sponsors of the 1996 event: Wilcox & Flegel, Longview Fiber, West Oregon Electric Co operative, Holce Logging, Mike Pihl Logging, Turner Logging, Bighorn Logging, Sword Log ging, Ragsdale Logging, Weller & Son Trucking, Thompson Chain Saw Sales & Service; Fred Bergerson Logging, Buckner Land Salvage, S & L Logging, Gwin & Sons Logging, Cedarwood Logging, Skidmore & Son Trucking, Jack Christopher son, Oblack Trucking, L. Jepson & Sons Logging, Allied Logging, Daniel E. Koch Trucking; Halton Company, Totem Equipment Company, Jewell Manufacturing, Hessel Tractor, P.B.I., Cowlitz River Rigging, Friesen Lumber Co., Wood’s Logging Supply, Lawrence Oil, Shaw Supply; J.L. Keyser Logging, Pillar Plastic, Spencer Products Com pany, Oregon Saw Chain, Ander son Western Sales & Supply, Cummins N.W. Inc., Lucky Dis tributing, Vernonia Auto Parts, Lew’s Place, Archie Dass Log ging, Vernonia Sentry Market and Merv Johnson. In addition, the Upper Ne halem Valley Dixieland Band pro vided entertainment before the show, while Clown Terry Selby kept the crowd laughing during the show. Volunteers working at the 1996 Jamboree Logging Show were (from left) Chris Cota, Ra’ Cota, Tony Hyde, Pete Peters, Kyle Cota, Kevin Roberts, Bobby Lokkens, Bill Woolsey Jack Carter, Matt Poetter, Jerry Budge, Tom Jones, Jason Roberts and Al Widme. The crev was aided by the the “Blue Ox”, a John Deere skidder from Hessel Tractor. Quality Parts - Professional Service Because there are no unimportant ® parts™. ■ We Turn Brake Drums & Rotors Logging Accessories • Files • Wedges Safety Equipment • Axes • Saws Mon - Fri 8 am - 6:30 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm • Sun 10 am - 3 pm VERNONIA AUTO PARTS AND SAW SHOP 4 2 9 -2 3 1 1 • 42 9 -NAPA 292 Bridge Street, Vernonia • John Williams, Mgr. 1996 Columbia County Logger of the Year, Kevin Hofenbredl, accepts a new Husqvarr chainsaw from Lucky Distributors’ Gary Cosmer (left), and Clark McGaugh of Vernon Auto Parts, a Husky dealer.
