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Longview Fibre notes changes and planting of 100 million trees Planting of the 100 millionth tree in Longview Fibre’s half- century reforestation program was achieved on the Compa ny’s Clackamas Tree Farm, near Estacada, on March 2. The Company estimates that the 100 million trees plant ed equates to a total of some 300,000 acres reforested. A two year old Western Red Cedar was the milestone tree planted in the foothills of the Cascades near Eagle Fern Park in Clackamas County, officials and Longview Fibre Timber management. The event was attendeu by Oregon State Dep’t. of Forestry The 100 millionth tree is part of 3.344 million trees Longview Fibre is planting in its Oregon and Washington timberlands this winter and spring. David L. Bowden, senior vice president-timber, said, “Longview Fibre began hand planting tree seedlings in 1951 in Columbia County, on our Deer Island Tree Farm, which is now approaching time for harvest — testimony that trees are our renewable resource. Our 50 millionth tree planted Many Vernonia clean-up projects The annual Cleanup Day for Vernonia is just around the cor ner, and Vernonia Pride is again asking for community commitment and involvement. The big day is April 29, which coincides with Earth Day this year. Here are some of the proj ects where help is needed: • Any one of a number of cleaning/planting/painting proj ects being planned. • Help with a big community barbecue following clean up. This will be served at the Scout Cabin at 1:00. In addition to the usual cooking, serving and clean up, Vernonia Pride is asking the cookie bakers of this community to contribute tons of cookies for the workers. Cash donations are wel come. The event promises to be bigger and better this year, and there will be some expens es. If anyone feels they cannot help with their presence, this is a great way to be part of the action. Checks should be made out to Vernonia Pride, and mailed to Enid Parrow, Treasurer, 842 2nd Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064. Those who previously par ticipated in Vernonia’s giant clean up day already know how much fun hard work can be! Families, civic groups, church es, and individuals seem to en joy rolling up their sleeves and making Vernonia shine. If you are new to the community, it’s a great way to meet your neigh bors. If you have any questions or suggestions, call Genny at 429-1204, or Donna at 429- 5201. See you on April 29! Contest for name of Clean-up day Have creative ideas— a good imagination—a desire to win $25.00? Then this contest is for you! The community’s an nual “clean-up and enhance ment day” needs a permanent name; a name that would cap ture the feeling and spirit of this day, where for a few hours on one day each year, all ages and skill levels combine efforts to clean up and beautify the community, maintain existing projects and help senior citi zens. This is a day which re flects spirit, pride, camaraderie and honor of community and self. The winning entry will not only receive the $25.00 in cash but also the satisfaction of knowing they have named this event which has become a “community helping” tradition. Enter as many times as you like, but all entries must be re ceived by March 10th. Enter two ways: by phone to Genny 429-1204 or Donna 429-5201, or by mail to Genny Fisher, 1410 Roseview Hgts, Vernonia, OR 97064. Include the name of the day, your name, address, and phone number. was in Columbia County in our Nehalem Tree Farm.” In the 1960s, the company used aerial seeding for refor estation near the Oregon Coast then, as good planting stock became available, went exclusively to hand-planting for optimum tree survival and spacing. According to Bowden, Long view Fibre plants about twice as many trees per acre as are required by the State Forest Perform ers w anted for State Fair Entertainers and variety acts are invited to audition for an opportunity to appear in the Oregon State Fair talent show or to perform on the Cultural Arts Stage. Auditions will take place Saturday, April 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Cas cade Hall at the Fairgrounds in Salem. Enter through the Red Gate on 17th Street. The 2000 State Fair will mark the second annual all- state talent show. Those inter ested in taking part may be- Wyden meeting in Scappoose Sen. Ron Wyden has sched uled a Town Hall meeting in Columbia County on Saturday, March 18, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. “I look forward to meeting with Oregonians face-to-face because they know what’s real ly going on in their neighbor hoods and around the state,” said Wyden. “If there is any thing you want me to know or if there is something I can work to change, I hope you’ll come to Scappoose and share your ideas with me." The meeting will be held in the Scappoose City Council Chambers, at 33568 E. Colum bia Ave. in Scappoose. Ths INDEPENDENT Action Ads $3.50 for the first 10 words. Just 100 per word after the first ten. Call 429-9410 to place your ad. 24 H o u r Towing Auto & Truck Gasoline Alley Auto Wrecking Wish you had an extra car and driver? Let COLCO transport you or your children to the Pool, Golf Course, Library, an appointm ent or shopping. CALL c ° Lco Public Transportation for ALL Tues-Fri 8 am-5 pm Closed Sun & Mon 54372 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia 429-7581 324-2071 Practices Acts in Oregon and cent western hemlock, 12 per Washington. cent western red cedar, 11 per “Oregon law requires 190- cent Ponderosa pine, and one 200 trees per acre and we percent each of noble fir and plant 375-400 trees per acre,” red alder. said Bowden. Longview Fibre owns and Longview Fibre is now in creasing tree species diversity manages more than 570,000 in reforestation of their nine Pa acres of timberlands, with cific Northwest tree farms, 330,000 acres in Oregon and Bowden explained, with the 240,000 acres in Washington. tree mix for the 1999-2000 planting season consisting of 52 percent Douglas fir, 23 per- C olum bia County Citizens. Our caring, courteous drivers are committed to safety. Please call 24 hours in advance. M-F 8:00 a m. -3:30 p.m. 1-800-GO COLCO come eligible either by audi tioning on April 8 or through their county fair talent show. 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