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The INDEPENDENT, August 16, 2000 Page 13 F ir e d a m a g e s S ilv e r C ity C a fe ; n e ig h b o r in g b u ild in g s u n t o u c h e d Two major fires hit Vernonia ia Rural Fire District Chief Paul less than three weeks apart, Epler. destroying a barn on Stoney The second fire, at about Point Road and causing major 10:30 p.m. on August 5, provid damage to a Bridge Street ed an unwelcome event for restaurant. Jamboree. Heat, dense smoke A hay-filled barn owned by and flames caused major dam Terry Schaumburg went up in age to the interior and equip flames in mid-day, July 18, ment of the Silver City Cafe, a along with equipment that in 2100 sq. ft. building on Bridge cluded a skidder, tractor and Street that was built in the dump truck, and caused about 1920s. “Quick response by Vernon $250,000 worth of damage. Electrical generating equip ia Fire District personnel con ment was the apparent cause tained the fire and prevented of the fire, according to Vernon damage to adjacent buildings,” OAK RANCH QUARRY OPEN DAILY C ru s h e d Rock Vernonia Police Chief Jim Wal ters noted. The origin of the fire has not been determined, but it did not start in the kitchen, and re mains under investigation. Epler estimated damages to the building and contents at are. about $280,000. “We really need any infor Several people were report ed to have been near the build mation they may have,” Wal ing shortly before emergency ters said. He asked that any personnel arrived, but the po one who was near the building lice department has been un shortly before firefighters ar able to determine who they rived call him at 429-7335. C a u s e o f w o m a n ’s death stilt unknow n An autopsy has not been able to determine what caused the death of Dana A. Seliger, 26, who was found in her Mac Donald Road home on August 10. The young mother appar ently had been vacuuming at the time of her death, but little else is known. Clifford Nelson, M.D., of the Oregon Medical Examiner’s of fice, is in charge of the investi gation into the cause of the tragedy. COPY & PflX SERVICE 1”, 2 ”, 3 ” Pit Run PROFESSIONAL TYPE SETTING D E L IV E R Y A V A IL A B L E Tbs INDEPENDENT Call Teevin Bros, for Information 429-9410 5 0 3 -4 5 8 -6 6 7 1 725 Bridge St.,Vernonia Reflective strips on the protective clothing worn by firefight ers cast a luminous glow as they made preparations to ex tinguish a smoky fire at the Silver City Cafe. DANA LEE ENTERPRISES, INC. Serving the Greater Portland Area WOOD FLOORS C o m p le te W a te r Systems W a te r S to ra g e Systems • Flow Tests P.O.Box 112 324-2361 Banks, OR 97106 CCB #103897 Pager: 323-5605 Fax: 324-2203 P ittsburg C onstruction DEVLAEMINCK WELL DRILLING FREE ESTIMATES Water Wells Since 1950 F oundations • F latwork S lopes • F ootings R etaining W alls U H ÎN J 1 4 T 9 ll 7799: 1-977-429-4714 CCB #123307 • • • • • Flow Tests Domestic & Irriqation Water Quality Samples Well Monitoring Abandonments Licensed & Bonded 647-2864 FALL CREEK WOODWORKING INSTALLED & REFINISHED 429-4351 Cory Colburn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB #79876 .r-- Cabinets • Doors • Millwork Cabinetry - Custom & Euro Formica Countertops 429-9045 Cell 680-5484 • Fax 429-8059 16819 Tim ber Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB# 123466 T H E Y A R D D O C T O R , IN C . Landscaping • Sprinkler systems Allen Reinsch • 429-4761 P. O. Box 316, Vernonia, OR 97064 • LCB 5012 Gookin STEVE HEMEON • 7 5 5 - 2 7 6 7 QUALITY SANDY LOAM TOP SOIL Crushed Pit Run Rock A T o u ch of Class P LU M B IN G , IN C . Interior Design & Consultation Judy Egge: 503-429-7200 ★ Residential ★ Remodel ★ Commercial ★ Water Heaters ★ Manuf. Home Hook-up BEAUTY BARK OPEN 10-6 TUES-SAT • 12-4 SUNDAYS • CLOSED MONDAYS C? Simply Delicious CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS RV STO R A G E E N C LO S E D STO R A G E PADLOCKS AVAILABLE 4 2 9 - S T O R or 4 2 9 - 7 8 6 7 58605 Nehalem Hwy. S., Vernonia, OR 97064 K. SCHW ARZ C O N S T R U C T IO N Septic Systems - Standard & Alternative • Sewer Lines • Land Clearing • Mobile Pads • Concrete Work Roads • Driveways • Low Ground Pressure Equip. Available Septics from $3000 FREE ESTIMATES CCB#125615 5 0 3 -3 9 7 -1 3 7 2 Licensed - Bonded - B an k s: YOU CALL, WE HAUL TOO S ervice and R epair Free Quotes and Event Planning Consultation Large and Small Groups Social and Corporate Gatherings Call Patti Ogden 429-7700 20 Years Experience PAT’S SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Tank Pumping 1 -8 0 0 -9 5 3 -4 6 3 2 LOW, LOW PRICES 24-HOUR SERVICE LOCATED IN ST. HELENS Insured - CCB# 135321 5 0 3 -3 2 4 -7 9 2 2 Custom Tractor Work ROTOTILLING - FIELD MOWING TRENCHING - DRIVEWAYS BACK HOE SERVICE Call G reg : 324-3503 CCB#83667 VERNONIA PACKAGING Er SHIPPING SERVICE OVERNITE SERVICE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD UPS • FEDEX • AIRBORNE Boxes & Packing Materials 4 2 9 -3 8 1 0 8:30 am-3 pm • 998 Bridge St.
