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The INDEPENDENT, May 5, 2011 Bighorn Logging gives $25k to school Big Horn Logging donated $25,000 to the Vernonia School District, April 29, for the New School Project. That generous donation is being matched by a challenge grant from The Ford Family Foundation, so the proj- ect will receive $50,000 as a re- sult. Additionally, Big Horn Log- ging donated $5,000 to the high school forestry program. This program was set to begin next year, but will now get an early start. Students interested in the forestry program have also been invited to the Camp 18 Logging Memorial forestry competition scheduled for May 14. Since 1981, Bighorn Log- ging has been providing con- tract logging services in NW Oregon and SW Washington using the latest in mechanical harvesting techniques and equipment. Bighorn Logging achieved Oregon Professional Logger status in 1996 and con- tinues to maintain their Sus- tained Forestry Initiative certifi- cation. Bighorn Logging is located at 120 North Main St., Banks, and can be reached at 503- 324-2422. Vernonian has heart attack in car Frank R. Talcott, 67, Vernon- ia, was rendered unconscious by a heart attack while driving eastbound on Highway 26 near Jackson School Road, accord- ing to Oregon State Police who responded to the April 30 inci- dent. Washington County Sher- iff’s Office, North Plains Police Department and Washington County Fire District #2 person- nel also responded to the re- port. Talcott was reportedly driv- ing with his wife when she no- ticed he was slumped over the steering wheel. As the vehicle began to drift toward the left, she jumped onto his lap to con- trol the vehicle and bring it to a stop. She got out and flagged down a passing motorist who helped move the car to the right shoulder where they started CPR. A North Plains police offi- cer arrived and took over CPR efforts, augmented by other ar- riving emergency responders. Talcott was transported by West Metro ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead an hour later. N. Plains Plant Sale on May 7 Mark your calendars! This is one you won’t want to miss. The North Plains annual Gar- den Club Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 11052 NW 309th Ave., North Plains. Take Exit 57, approximately one mile off Hwy 26 and look for signs. The club works very hard to provide a large selection of healthy plants. Annuals, peren- nials, houseplants, vegetables, succulents, baskets and con- tainers will all be available. Treat yourself to some rare finds at very affordable prices. Page 9 Bits & Bites By Jacqueline Ramsay I’m in a quandary, can anybody reading this help put my brain at ease? Who – is changing the lay of the land? Where – east of North Plains on Hwy 26? What – are they looking for? Oil, gold, or ancient artifacts? Why – would anybody want to destroy the calming beauty of open land, that brings peace and joy to the road weary eyes of a traveler trying to get away from the sight of the conges- tion of city living? When – I leave the city behind I want to see open land; trees, grain and animals, not mini malls or high rise motels or gigantic truck stops blocking my view. Okay, so I’ve spouted long enough – another thing I am con- scious of. Valentine’s Day is gone. St. Paddy has left town. The Ides of March marched into Easter. Mother’s Day isn’t far off. So, where are you? I’ve been asleep, because the weather is still in a fall mode – except the flowers don’t seem to know it. They start to bloom and get nipped in the bud or bloom, drop off and wilt away. Most of the camellias fell to the ground in the “just beginning to open” stage. Now the pink dogwood are trying to bloom. I did thoroughly enjoy the one day of summer we had on April 23rd. Thank heaven I was awake all day to enjoy it. Yes, I’m be- ing facetious. See what working crosswords can do to your brain, but here’s one for you. What is a jacket potato? That was the “an- swer” to one of the hints in the last one I worked. You’ve got to be older than I, or a lot more hep than I, to know that term. I’m 87 and have never heard that term. Bye now. 50 Years Ago This Month The May 4, 1961, issue of the Vernonia Eagle included the following news story on the front page: A very short meeting was held Monday evening by the Vernonia city council with very little busi- ness demanding their attention. Several matters that had previ- ously been considered were con- cluded. Among these were the adoption of a resolution authoriz- ing sale of the old garbage dump site to Derl Roberts for $27 per acre and the passing of an ordi- nance authorizing contract for the 1960-61 audit. A decision was reached to offer the county $75 for lot 8, block 7. A previous offer of $50 had been refused. The May 18, 1961, issue of the Vernonia Eagle included the following news story on the front page: Among decisions reached Monday night by the Vernonia city council was one concerning the city jail which has been recom- mended over a period of years by the grand jury on each annual in- spection of the facilities here. The council agreed that a back exit door should be installed in the rear of the city hall for escape from the jail cell block in case of fire in the furnace room. Estimates as to the cost of the job are being obtained. A group was present to ask per- mission to use the former ball park site on O.A. hill for developing a go-cart track. The council granted permission with the provisos that the users do their own clearing, draining, and access development. No guarantee of extent of time the track could be used was given. The council also specified that liability insurance would be carried on an individual basis by vehicle owners using the track. The council ordered a call for bids for fuel oil which appears elsewhere in this paper. The scout committee submitted a list of wiring materials needed to wire the park cabin. The matter was submitted to the park commit- tee for consideration before being approved. A request of the West Oregon Electric company for 15 minute parking restriction in front of their office was denied with the opinion expressed that there was not suffi- cient reason for preferential treat- ment for that firm. The council issued a reminder for residents that the Green River ordinance prohibits door to door solicitation in Vernonia. If such canvassing occurs, residents should report it to the city hall. After consideration of tire prices from several suppliers, the council voted to purchase two tires for the pick-up from Bob’s Union Service. The city attorney was instruct- Friday & Saturday Prime Rib Featuring Delicious Schwan’s Ice Cream ed to write the I.D. Wood and Co., auditors, protesting an additional charge of $400 for the 1959-60 au- dit which the council considers ex- cessive. He was to remind the company that the contract price of $600 had already been paid. Mariolino’s 721 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-5018 Meyers ‘ Auto Body,Inc 503-429-0248 493 Bridge St, Vernonia, OR