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Page 18 The INDEPENDENT, May 2, 2002 OAK RANCH Adopt-A-Trail program started for B-V Linear Park Various sections of the 3anks-Vernonia State Trail are up for adoption. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking volunteers to help develop, maintain and improve the 21 mile trail as part of its Adopt-a-Trail program. “Adopt ers can help in many ways,” said Connie Bradley, a volun teer coordinator for OPRD. “Besides volunteering behind shovels and pick axes, we need adopters to help develop trail maps, count trail users and was developed on an aban doned railroad bed stretching between Banks and Vernonia. The trail features 12 bridges and a gentle grade that allows hikers bicyclists, equestrians and people of all abilities to en joy the scenic mountains, fields and forests of Washington and Columbia counties. Individuals or groups inter ested in volunteering should call 1-877-225-9803, OPRD’s volunteer line, or contact the Banks-Vernonia trail office at 503-324-0606. patrol segments to deter van dalism and inform visitors about the impact of inappropri ate use, litter and illegal fires.” Individuals, families, busi nesses, groups and clubs can sign up for one year and re ceive an official Adopt-a-Park sign with their name highlighted at the trailheads. Volunteers re ceive safety training, liability in surance coverage, supplies and recognition awards. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is the first “rails-to-trails" state park built in Oregon. It QUARRY OPEN DAILY Crushed Rock 1”, 2 ”, 3 ” Pit Run DELIVERY AVAILABLE Call Teevin Bros, for Information 5 0 3 -4 5 8 -6 6 7 1 Service Directory DENNIS ELECTRIC, INC. FREE ESTIMATES a/ Licensed & Bonded ? -------- Cory Colburn 11561 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 • CCB #79876 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -4 2 1 8 E-mail: centuryelectric@agalis.net Troy Jerman, 921 State Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064 T O N E Y JO HNSO N C O N S T R U C T IO N LgM ^XFJE R O O F IN G S p e c ia liz in g in R e m o d e l & R e p a ir Quality Residential Re-Roofing • All Work Hand Nailed Minor Structural Repairs • Referrals Gladly Given 30 Years Experience • Insured & Bonded Dave Jensen: 503-844-9992 CCB #114024 Quality Home Remodeling Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile, | Finish Carpentry & Much More! Jim Morrison Jr. General Contractor (503) 429-0154 ( ( B~ 1 12O5~* ECON-O-FAB Pole Buildings 503-649-5454 Scott Stevens Construction COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL 503-429-4351 16725 Timber Rd. E., Vernonia, OR 97064 P.O. Box 6205 Aloha, OR 97006 E l e c t r ic INSTALLED & REFINISHED CCB No. 19808 Dennis & Schann Nelson CCB #51042 C e n t u r y WOOD FLOORS 5 0 3 -4 2 9 -8 9 3 0 I UCI1M.J • Bunded • Insured CCB #146978 CREEK WOODWORKING FALL DRYROT DRYWALL TILE, VINYL ROOFING FaK ?/ FENCING DECKS SIDING CCB# 85280 “Have Tools Will Travel“ 503-429-7009 H. H aley ’ s P ump S ervice D omestic • A gricultural • I ndustrial Your complete dealer for Water Treatment & Testing Pumps: 1/2 hp to 50 hp Pressure Systems Flow Testing • Holding Tanks Trenching Custom Pole Buildings • Light Excavation • Decks New Construction • Remodeling • Painting Drywall ’ Taping • Fences 503-429-4671 • Cell 503-706-2820 Is L a P ainting FREE ESTIMATES Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB No. 90548 503-429-7101 ^mall Engine Clinic Mowers • Tillers Compressors • Generators Small Tractor Pickup Available 5 0 3 -5 4 3 -6 6 8 0 31573 Scappoose/Vernonia Hwy. • Scappoose Meyer's Auto Body GARY MEYER Owner Emergency Service Available Phone: 503-647-9057 503-429-0248 CCB #91814 • Lie #327 CPI • NWWA Lie #3554 CPI Free Estimates 25 Years Experience 15% Senior Discount Reasonable Rates CCB #145471 P O P P IN O COPY & FAX SERVICE Enlargements • Reductions 8-1/2 x 11”, 8-1/2 x 14”, 11 x 17” White, Pastels, Brights The INDEPENDENT 725 Bridge Street, Vernonia • 503-429-9410 w t TAKE THE D C N T S U U T o r ACCIDENTS 493 B ridge Street V ernonia, O R 97064 F ester ’ s fluTomonuE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS FUEL INJECTION SERVICES 4WD PARTS & SERVICE BRAKES • TUNE-UP • LUBE Cell: 503-703-8625 Shauin Hartman • RSf Certified 1984 N. Mist Drive, Vernonia, OR 97064
