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The INDEPENDENT, December 18, 2003 Magness Memorial Tree Farm open for tours, Dec. 28 There will be a free, guid- ed tour of the Magness Memorial Tree Farm near Wilsonville on Sunday, De- cember 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. This is an oppor- tunity to learn about the for- est and its many uses, as well as how to identify plants, animals, bugs and birds. Registration is not re- quired for the easy, one-mile trail, which is also wheel- chair accessible. Meet at the parking lot on Ladd Hill Road. For more information, vis- it <www.worldforestry.org> or call 503-228-1367. Page 17 Loans and grants available for residential repairs Loans and grants are available for rural housing repairs to low income fami- lies. The money can be used for repairs such as weather- ization, structural supports, handicap accessibility, to re- place unsafe wiring, storm windows and doors, water and sewer systems, heating systems, roofs, gutters and downspouts, or plumbing. Loan amounts up to $20,000 are available at one percent interest with 20 years to repay. A $2,000 loan would require a $9.60 per month payment while a $5,000 loan would require monthly payments of $23.00. Grants are also available, up to $7,500, for those 62 or older with zero repayment ability. The maximum qualifying income amounts are $23,050 for a one person household; $26,300 a two person household; $29,600 for a three person house- hold; $32,900 for a four per- son household; $35,550 for a five person household; and $38,150 for a household VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM with six persons. For further information or an application, call Annette Payseno at the Rural Devel- opment office in Salem, 503- 399-5751 ext. 4. If calling long distance, you may re- quest a call back. The ad- dress to inquire by mail is Rural Development, 3867 Wolverine Way, N.E., Salem, OR 97305. Happy 18th Birthday Josh Staggenborg Love, Mom, Dad, & Christy HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) Forest Resources Directory MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC. BIGHORN LOGGING SPECIALIZING IN PRIVATE TIMBER FREE ESTIMATES CORPORATION 503-429-1470 SINCE 1981 ROAD BUILDING • RIGHT OF WAYS LOGGING IN OREGON & WASHINGTON Mobile: 503-789-1268 • Fax: 503-429-0252 WE BUY TIMBER • 503-324-2422 VERNONIA, OREGON B ANKS L O UMBER C O . L & O OCALLY WNED PERATED 1010 Bridge Street • P.O. Box 321 Vernonia, OR 97064 TURNER LOGGING, INC. SPECIALIZING IN THINNING OPERATIONS No job too big No job too small We log ’em all D AN P HILLIPS L OG B UYER 162 Commerce P. O. Box 8 Banks, OR 97106 Ofc: (503) 324-2681 Cell: (503) 702-2560 Fax: (503) 324-1782 See these professionals for Equipment & Supplies Contract Logging – Thinning Site Preparation – Road Building Timber Buying or Selling Complete Forest Management P.O. Box 715 Banks, OR 97106 503-324-0229 L. JEPSON & SONS, L.L.C C ONTRACT L OGGING H AULING • R OAD B UILDING 503-324-2786 Office Chip Yard 503-728-2817 503-324-2787 F AX F AX 503-728-2627 P.O. B OX 369 • B ANKS , OR 97106 TRIPLE S SERVICE JONSERED • HUSQVARNA • TROY-BILT Sales & Service Saws • Mowers • Trimmers • Tillers Accessories & Logger Supplies 503-429-1011 717 Rose Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6783 34515 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy • Cornelius 503-648-1254 • Fax 503-640-5858 www.tvipowerandsports.com TVI is your equipment headquarters offering sales, parts and services for all your power equipment needs. 854 Grant Ave. • P.O. Box 127 • Vernonia, OR 97064
